40% of children in London are food insecure. Food is crucial for a child’s health. Without proper nutrition, children can face severe, irreversible changes in development: weak immune systems, stunted growth, and risk of heart disease. However, the cost of healthy food is rising higher than unhealthy food. In the classroom, teachers are increasingly seeing children too hungry to learn, affecting their chances later in life. If we don’t act, this will be devastating for a generation’s future.

City Harvest provides nourishing food to children facing hunger and malnutrition. We rescue food that would otherwise go to waste and deliver it for free to local children’s organisations across London. If we reach our campaign target, we can provide an extra 600,000 meals to 40,000 children across London. Over 45% of the food is fresh fruit and vegetables, improving children's nutrition, mental and physical development, and opportunities later in life. Please help us improve a child’s future.