Rashford 'blown away' by grassroots pledges to feed kids Manchester United player Marcus Rashford says he's “blown away” by the growing grassroots effort across England to feed poor students during the upcoming school breakRestaurants, cafes and even some local governments across England have mounted a grassroots effort inspired by soccer star Marcus Rashford to feed students during the upcoming school break. “Blown away by news of local businesses stepping up to fill the voucher scheme deficit during the October half term. Voting against free school meals for kids in poverty is inhumane. In June, Rashford successfully lobbied British Prime Minister Boris Johnson’s government to extend free school meals through the summer. More than 1.4 million children benefit from free school meals, according to the Labour Party.

Source: ABC News October 23, 2020 11:37 UTC