Over the month, the United effort has raised over £400,000, used to provide 7,000 gift packs and 80,000 meals for those in need over the winter period.
Most recently, 143 Manchester United Foundation and club staff and volunteers have driven 1,695 miles to deliver over 77,000 meals and hampers to 23 partner schools across Greater Manchester. The deliveries were made over three days using 10 articulated freezer lorries, supported by food wholesaler Bidfood, and 30 additional vehicles. Additional meals have been donated to local charities and foodbanks.
“Manchester United and the Foundation have been fabulous; I’m blown away,”
said Leila Murton, deputy headteacher at Stretford High School.