Volunteers behind the No Child Goes Hungry campaign in Downham Market.
- Credit: Anna Foster
Volunteers behind a campaign to ensure no child in their area goes hungry have been able to continue their support thanks to the backing of local people and businesses.
The No Child Goes Hungry scheme in Downham Market was initially set up to provide food parcels for children for the two weeks over Christmas for families in need.
Volunteers in Downham Market launched a campaign to ensure that no children in and around the town went hungry.
- Credit: Anna Foster
And thanks to the generosity of local businesses and individuals, the community has raised around £3,900 in vouchers to help the team continue providing support over the next two months.
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No Child Goes Hungry this Christmas campaign in Downham Market sees more than 95 young people supported through scheme during this time.
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Volunteers who set up a campaign to ensure no child goes hungry in their area have been overwhelmed by their community s support.
The No Child Goes Hungry this Christmas campaign, which is led by Harriet Tunnicliff, Frances Rayner, Alex Coates, from the Downham Market Food Bank, and Anna Foster, from the Swan Youth Project, has seen more than 95 young people supported through the scheme since it was set up last month. No Child Goes Hungry this Christmas campaign in Downham Market sees more than 95 young people supported through scheme during this time.