High Peak MP Robert Largan has welcomed the Government’s decision to award £636,837 to food aid charities in the region to help people struggling to get food as a result of the Coronavirus crisis. 

As a result, over 418,000 meals have been provided for people in need.

In total, 13 charities in the region have benefitted from the Government’s Food Charities Grant Fund, with grants ranging from £30,000 to £100,000 for small charities. 

Since the fund was launched in May, 65 charities across England have been awarded more than £3.5 million. This equates to around 3.2 million meals overall.

The grants are designed to provide immediate support to charities helping to feed those suffering from the impacts of the Coronavirus outbreak, including the elderly, those who have left home due to domestic abuse, or those who are struggling financially.

The Food Charities Grant Fund was part of a wider £16 million funding pot, announced in May, which has seen millions of meals provided to thousands of front-line charities, with a wider programme delivered by FareShare and WRAP (Waste and Resources Action Programme).

Robert Largan MP commented:

“This support has played a crucial role in helping the vital work of charities in High Peak and across the region that have worked tirelessly and selflessly to help those in need throughout the pandemic. 

“I know I speak for everyone in the High Peak in wanting to thank them for all they have done, and continue to do, for some of our most vulnerable residents.”