Manchester United: 80,000 meals delivered to local families thanks to Foundation and FareShare GM

Manchester United FC (Premier League), its foundation and FareShare Greater Manchester, a British charity that fights hunger and food waste, have teamed up to provide 80,000 meals to families in local communities, announced the club on 16/12/2020.

"FareShare GM has so far donated 33 tonnes of food to the Santa's Red Helpers campaign, which will be turned into 80,000 meals by club chefs, to be delivered to children and families from Foundation partner schools, food banks and other external charities this Christmas," explained Manchester United.

"Along with financial support from Manchester United players and staff, including a £250,000 (€275,134 as of 16/12/2020) commitment from the players, the Santa's Red Helpers appeal encourages fans to donate where possible to provide Christmas presents and food parcels for those who may otherwise go without. Club and Foundation staff are also helping to fund, pack and deliver items for those in need," said the Manchester club.

The Manchester club, its Foundation and FareShare have already provided 5,000 free school meals during half-term in…