Manchester United striker Marcos Rashford appealed yesterday to the British government to continue providing free meals to children of poor families during the summer vacation in a "written from the heart" message.
Children eligible for free school meals received food during the total closure imposed by the outbreak of the new Corona Virus epidemic during the recent period, and these meals often came in the form of vouchers from food supermarkets.
About 1.3 million deprived pupils are entitled to free school meals, but the plan in England will not continue during the school holiday period, which begins next July.
The English international, who helped raise about 20 million pounds ($ 25 million) for the charity "Fercier," which fights hunger and food waste, received free meals as a child.
"The government has taken an approach to dealing with the economy - I am asking you today to broaden this thinking to protect all vulnerable children across England," he wrote to the lawmakers, writing to lawmakers.
"I encourage you to hear their pleas and find your humanity," he added. Please reconsider your decision to cancel the food voucher system during the summer vacation period and ensure the extension. ”
Rashford demands free school meals for students on summer vacation
2020-06-15T12:50:28.984Z
Manchester United soccer striker Marcos Rashford appealed yesterday to the British government to continue providing free meals to children of poor families during the summer vacation in a "written from the heart" message. Children who qualify for free school meals received food during
Source: emara