Kids food scheme set to grow after 'crazy' support
Summary
A food program in East Sussex helps children from low-income families get free meals during school holidays. The program, started by a local café owner, received £30,000 in donations from around the world and plans to expand to weekends and more areas in the county.Key Facts
- Barry Ashley, owner of The Grumpy Cook café in Hastings, began offering free meals to children during summer holidays.
- The scheme raised £30,000 through donations from places including New York and Australia.
- Donations came from a GoFundMe page and Ashley’s own website.
- The program aims to expand to weekends and other parts of East Sussex.
- Other local businesses, like the Dot Café in Peacehaven, want to support and join the effort.
- East Sussex County Council stopped summer supermarket vouchers after government changes.
- Support for families through the new Crisis and Resilience Fund focuses on those facing immediate hardship.
- Food banks in nearby West Sussex report a 94% increase in children needing help since voucher support ended.
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