Dozens of local pubs, restaurants, cafes and community groups in Leeds have stepped up to offer free school meals for local children during half-term after MPs rejected a campaign started by footballer Marcus Rashford. A vote on the measures was backed by Labour and made its way to Parliament this week but it was defeated by 322 votes to 261. Since then, hundreds of hospitality businesses across the country have shown they “stand with Rashford, not the 322”, by supporting families during the school holidays. These are the Leeds restaurants, businesses and community groups which have pledged to help:
13. The Princess
The pub in Rawdon will drop off lunch to struggling families between noon-2pm on Monday-Friday. Message the pub on Facebook to book in: https://www.facebook.com/theprincessrawdon/ Photo: Google
14. I am Doner
The takeaway is offering up to 50 free nutritional meals a day from its sites in Headingley and Harrogate. The meals are available from Wednesday October 28 to Sunday November 1 for parents across Leeds, order online and pick-up for free each day from 5pm
15. Bon Appetit
The cafe, located in Seacroft South Parkway (pictured), is offering free meals for children between 12pm and 2pm from Monday to Friday Photo: Google