🌾 1. Hunger Relief – “The Last Meal She Shared”
Maria never imagined she’d have to choose which of her children would eat dinner. A few years ago, she lived a modest but stable life, working part-time at a school cafeteria. Then came the pandemic. Schools shut down, her hours were cut, and bills piled up. She tried to stay strong, often pretending she wasn’t hungry so her two children could eat.

One night, she served them slices of dry bread and poured hot water into cups to mimic soup. She didn’t eat. As her daughter Aisha nibbled at her piece, she looked at Maria and gently pushed half of it toward her. “Mum, you need strength too,” she said.

That night, Maria broke down in tears.

The next morning, a friend directed her to the local food bank, which is supported by donations from people she’d never met. For the first time in weeks, Maria left the food bank with a basket full of rice, vegetables, milk, and canned beans. But more than food, she left with hope.

Now back on her feet, Maria volunteers weekly at that same food bank—helping families like hers regain dignity and a full plate.

→ Just £10 can feed a family like Maria’s for a week.