Over 200 restaurants support Action Against Hunger

International hunger charity, Action Against Hunger, has launched its annual Love Food Give Food campaign for the 11th consecutive year. The scheme comes at a time when global hunger levels are on the rise due to conflict, climate change and increasing food prices. 

The campaign will run throughout September and October, allowing diners who 'love food' to visit participating UK restaurants and 'give food' by donating £1 on their bill. This money goes to Action Against Hunger's work supporting people across the world experiencing life-threatening hunger. 

Over 200 restaurants have signed up this year, including D&D London venues, Hawksmoor, Mildreds, The Cinnamon Club, Yo! Sushi and Quality Chop House. 

Love Food Give Food has raised over £3m since its inception in 2011, helping over 17 million people worldwide. The organisation is recruiting restaurants on a rolling basis throughout the campaign period. 

Recent UN reports show that, globally, 810 million people go to bed hungry every night, while almost half of child deaths worldwide are from causes related to hunger and undernutrition, despite the majority of causes being predictable, preventable and treatable. 

The charity estimates that at least 15 million people across East Africa are now facing extreme hunger due to prolonged drought. This is an increase of 2-3 million since the start of 2022. In addition, the conflict in Ukraine, which has affected imports and food prices, means that over 87% of people in the region cannot afford a healthy diet.  

With just £1, Action Against Hunger’s teams can provide a malnourished child with a day’s worth of life-saving therapeutic food. 

Will Beckett, co-founder of Hawksmoor, comments: "Action Against Hunger UK’s Love Food Give Food campaign is one of the highlights of our year. Part of the reason we’re in business is to be able to make a difference in ways like this, and I hope it’s also part of the reason why staff and customers have grown to love Hawksmoor."

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