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Wooden Spoon Launches ‘Pass the Plate Appeal’ to give children the chance to thrive: Grants will be Available for Food Initiatives tackling child hunger.

Wooden Spoon has launched its Pass the Plate Appeal, backed by ambassadors Jason Robinson OBE and Tamara Taylor, to tackle rising child food poverty. In partnership with  their supporter Young’s Pubs, the charity aims to raise £100,000 to fund eligible initiatives providing meals for children and invites donations and grant applications.

Wooden Spoon, the children’s charity of rugby, has launched its ‘Pass the Plate Appeal’, supported by Wooden Spoon Ambassadors and rugby legends Jason Robinson OBE and Tamara Taylor. 

The reality in the UK is stark and heart breaking  with recent figures highlighting the urgency of the issue: 

  • Over 4.5 million children in the UK are living in poverty. 
  • 1 in 3 children live in households below the poverty line after housing costs. 
  • Almost 3 million emergency food parcels were distributed by UK food banks last year  –  1.8 million of them went to families with children. 

That’s why, in partnership with their corporate supporter Young’s Pubs, Wooden Spoon is aiming to raise £100,000 to support projects that provide meals for children and young people facing food poverty across the UK. 

Through this appeal, Wooden Spoon will fund innovative local initiatives that deliver nutritious meals and snacks to children in need, particularly through weekend, holiday, and school food programmes. 

The charity is inviting organisations already making an impact with innovative ideas tackling child hunger, to apply for a Wooden Spoon grant. These grants will help support children and young people by giving them the nutrition they need to grow, learn, and thrive. 

Through our Pass the Plate Appeal, we’re aiming to raise £100,000 to support organisations working to ensure children don’t go hungry,” said Sarah Webb, CEO of Wooden Spoon. “We’re inviting eligible community groups and charities already providing food for children and young people, to apply for a Wooden Spoon grant, so we can help them continue their vital work

Organisations interested in applying for funding can visit Pass the Plate | Wooden Spoon. for full eligibility details and application guidance. 

Wooden Spoon is also appealing to supporters to donate to the Pass the Plate Appeal this Christmas: every donation can bring full plates, dignity and hope. 

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