How waste food helps families through the week
The scheme runs in schools across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Walsall.
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"It's a free meal in the week, and then they get a bag of groceries to take home with them, which some parents have said has been really helpful."
— Sophie Aoun , Activist
"With the cost of living, we know how expensive things are today, and it really does take pressure off the families."
— Amy Henderson , Activist
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The scheme runs in schools across the West Midlands, including Birmingham and Walsall.
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