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Eight Years of Impact: Thank You, Peter!
After eight incredible years with Meals & More, our much-valued Operations Director, Peter, will be gently and slowly stepping down from...
Jade Davies
Aug 13, 20251 min read


Introducing Sam, The Meals & More Managing Director
Sam is an experienced charity leader with a long-standing commitment to improving children’s health, education and wellbeing. Over his career, he has held senior roles within global charities, where he has worked to turn big ideas into practical action, combining strong leadership, good governance and evidence-led decision-making to help create lasting impact for children. Before joining Meals & More, Sam worked at The Daily Mile Foundation and led the INEOS Forgotten 40 proj
Jade Davies
Feb 111 min read


📊 1 in 3 children.
That’s the reality of child poverty in the UK today, according to the latest @jrf_uk figures. Behind every statistic is a child worrying about food, a family stretched beyond breaking point & a future put at risk. At Meals & More, we enable communities to step in. Supporting provision of healthy meals, safe spaces & positive experiences during the school holidays. 🔗 https://www.jrf.org.uk/uk-poverty-statistics/overall-poverty-rates-for-children-working-age-adults-and-pensio
Jade Davies
Feb 101 min read


🏃♂️ BIG SHOUT-OUT TO ASHLEY! 🏃♂️
We’re incredibly grateful to Ashley Robinson, who is taking on the Manchester Marathon on Sunday 19th April 2026 in support of Meals & More 💛 That’s 26.2 miles through the streets of Manchester, all to help children & families facing poverty and food insecurity when schools are closed. 💡 Why Meals & More? Across the UK, many children rely on free school meals during term time. When school is out, families already under pressure can face even greater challenges. Meals & More
Jade Davies
Feb 101 min read


Visiting New Partner, Sysco Ireland
Peter & Jade had the pleasure of visiting our corporate partner, Sysco Ireland, in their new Belfast depot this week alongside Ernest & Yvonne from Children in Norther Ireland. It was a fantastic opportunity to connect & share the incredible work we collaboratively achieve ⭐️
Jade Davies
Feb 101 min read


This week’s spotlight on holiday hunger, supported by Gordon Ramsay and Feeding Britain, really matters.
It shines a light on a reality too many families face when school is closed and why consistent, community-led holiday provision is so important. Meals & More is proud to support Feeding Britain holiday clubs across the country, helping turn awareness into healthy meals & enriching activities for children during the school holidays.
Jade Davies
Feb 41 min read


🎄 The Big Christmas Goodie Bag, Year Two
For the second year running, Meals & More was proud to collaborate with Sysco & their Leadership Team to deliver The Big Christmas Goodie Bag initiative and this year, we set ourselves a bold new challenge. After providing 6,000 goodie bags in 2024 , we more than doubled our reach in 2025, delivering an incredible 13,000 Christmas goodie bags to children & families across the country. A few weeks ago, we shared behind-the-scenes moments from the packing day, where Sysco’s
Jade Davies
Jan 71 min read


✨ New Year. New Goals. New Impact. ✨
2026 is the year to make a difference that lasts. At Meals & More, we’re committed to supporting children living in poverty with provision of healthy meals & enriching activities, helping them thrive not just survive. Businesses can be part of this change. By partnering with us, you can help create brighter futures for thousands of children while making a lasting impact in your community. 🤝 Join us in 2026 – together, we can feed young futures.
Jade Davies
Jan 61 min read


24 Hours Left to Double Your Impact!
Thank you for your incredible support so far ❤️ We’re in the final hours of the Big Give, and we have until 12 noon tomorrow to double donations and reach even more children with Meals & Joy this winter. Every donation made before noon tomorrow will be matched , meaning your gift goes twice as far in helping children access healthy meals, joyful activities, and support at a time they need it most. This is the last chance to donate and have your generosity doubled.If y
Jade Davies
Dec 8, 20251 min read


We are halfway through our Meals & Joy Campaign!
Thanks to the incredible support of many, we’ve already raised £15,662 towards our £75,000 Big Give target! This is a huge step towards providing children living in poverty with healthy meals, fun activities, and joyful experiences during the school holidays. The best part? Every £1 you donate becomes £2, doubling the impact of your generosity. That means your support goes twice as far in giving children the nourishment and experiences they need and deserve. We still have
Jade Davies
Dec 5, 20251 min read


The Big Give Christmas Challenge - Meals & Joy - is LIVE!
Today marks the start of the Big Give Christmas Challenge, and from midday , every donation made to Meals & More will have twice the impact . From 2nd December to 9th December , all donations made through the Big Give will be doubled thanks to match funding (until we reach our £37,500 target, donations made after we hit this target will still make a huge impact but will be received as standard - unmatched donations.) This means your generosity goes twice as far at a time wh
Jade Davies
Dec 2, 20251 min read


We're very excited to share that The Meals & Joy – Big Give Film is now here!
This short film shines a light on the reality many families face at Christmas and the incredible difference your support can make. From 2nd to 9th December , all donations made through the Big Give are doubled , meaning your generosity goes twice as far. This Tuesday, your donation doubles , helping us make an even greater impact. That’s double the meals , and double the joy, comfort, and festive magic for children who might otherwise go without. With match funding, your £1
Jade Davies
Nov 27, 20251 min read


10 Years of Feeding Young Futures: An Evening of Celebration
It’s been a whole month (we still can’t quite believe it!) since Meals & More came together for a special anniversary dinner, an event held as part of our year-long celebration of 10 years supporting children and families through school holidays . It brought people together to reflect on a decade of dedication, partnership, and community spirit. Our anniversary dinner was more than a celebration, it was a moment to look back on the thousands of children who have received heal
Jade Davies
Nov 26, 20252 min read


Get Involved - Meals & Joy Fundraising Pack
With the Big Give Christmas Challenge running from 2nd–9th December , this is the perfect moment to revisit your Meals & Joy Fundraising Pack . If you haven’t opened it yet, don’t worry, there’s still plenty of time to get involved and make a real difference this winter. The attached PDF pack is full of simple, flexible fundraising ideas and helpful guidance to support anyone who wants to take part. Whether you’re planning something small at home, an activity at school, or a
Jade Davies
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Something special is coming..📽
A chance to bring warmth, comfort, and full plates to children who need it most. Every act of kindness will go twice as far. Double the Impact, Double the Joy, This Big Give Season Stay tuned…🎄
Jade Davies
Nov 25, 20251 min read


Just 3 Weeks to Go Until Our Meals & Joy Big Give Campaign is LIVE!
From midday 2nd to midday 9th December , donations to Meals & More through our Big Give campaign page will be doubled , giving twice the impact to help us provide healthy meals and enriching activities for children during the holidays . If you’re planning any fundraising, events, or collections before Christmas, please consider directing your donations to Meals & More during this special week. Whether it’s a Christmas fundraiser, workplace collection, or community event, timi
Jade Davies
Nov 13, 20252 min read


Meals & More Welcomes £600 Million HAF Extension – But Warns More Is Needed to Feed Every Child
Meals & More welcomes the Government’s recent announcement of a £600 million extension to the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF)...
Jade Davies
Sep 4, 20252 min read


Meals & More X Sysco Ireland
🌟 We’re excited to announce a new partnership with Sysco Ireland which will enable the provision of over 14,000 healthy meals to...
Jade Davies
Sep 3, 20251 min read


Greggs Foundation announces support of charity Meals & More
Greggs Foundation, the independent charity associated with Greggs, is proud to announce their support of national charity Meals & More...
Jade Davies
Sep 3, 20252 min read


🚀 We’re hiring!
Meals & More is looking for an inspiring Managing Director to lead our mission of supporting the provision of healthy meals and enriching...
Jade Davies
Aug 14, 20251 min read
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