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Feeding Britain has three core programmes – Affordable Food Clubs, Pathways from Poverty and its Holiday Feeding Programme – all of which Chartwells has committed to supporting through its network of State and Independent schools across the UK. 

Affordable Food Clubs act as a bridge between those who are struggling with their weekly shop and those needing to access a food bank. With nearly 300 hubs across the country, members of the club pay a small £1 fee to then receive heavily discounted food ingredients or freshly prepared meals. 

Chartwells will be immediately supporting clubs in Liverpool and Greenwich, with food, cookery sessions and nutrition guidance this academic year, before rolling out the initiative more widely next academic year.

Charlie Brown, managing director of Chartwells, said: "We can’t overstate our immense excitement to be partnering with Feeding Britain – a charity that shares our purpose and values. This is a truly symbiotic relationship that will see us open up our skills, expertise, and supply chain to help Feeding Britain, as we collectively look to tackle hunger across the UK. 

“Our amazing frontline teams are the beating heart of our business. They do phenomenal work fuelling the learning of pupils, through the provision of healthy and nutritious food. Many of them are heavily involved in supporting their local communities, and this partnership will give us the framework to expand this support to further help schools and their communities during this challenging time.”

Chartwells will also fundraise for Feeding Britain as its primary charity partner. It kicked off the relationship with a donation of £1,000, which was raised during a recent supplier engagement conference.