RASHFORD’S AWARD FOR FOOD EFFORT
MARCUS Rashford has been honoured with a special award for his charitable efforts during the coronavirus crisis.
The Manchester United striker has raised nearly £20 million for charity FareShare which has helped to provide meals for 2.8 million children a week.
The 22-year-old was given a special recognition award from the High Sheriff of Greater Manchester, Eamonn O’Neal.
Sharing the award on Twitter, the England international said: “Wouldn’t normally share these types of things but this certificate is not just for me, it belongs to you all. Each and every one of you that has contributed the few pounds you can, you’ve all made a huge difference: 2.8 million children a week are receiving meals they otherwise wouldn’t have during this lockdown because of your help.
“To be recognised by my city is a great feeling. From (when I was) young I knew that if I ever got in a position that I could help, I would, and I’m so proud of what we’ve achieved so far. And we won’t stop until children and their parents no longer have to worry about where their next meal is coming from.”
The charity has been able to help children who were reliant on free school meals before the pandemic, but are now forced to stay at home.
Rashford recently shared that he had also relied on initiatives like breakfast clubs. “My mom worked all day, every day when I was growing up to make sure I had at least one meal on the table every night. I needed breakfast club and free school meals otherwise I didn’t eat until 8 or 9pm.”