Members, customers and colleagues of the Lincolnshire Co-op have come together to raise an incredible £300,000 for over 200 local breakfast clubs. All eligible clubs have received £475 this October and will continue to receive long-term support through annual contributions for the next three years.
The impact of breakfast clubs is well documented - a recent National School Breakfast Programme survey revealed 99% of schools noticed a positive impact on readiness to learn at the start of the day.
Money was donated to the cause every time a member shopped with their dividend card, customers dropped money in collection boxes, colleagues participated in fundraising events, and Lincolnshire Co-op made a final donation of over £27,000.
Fundraising efforts were combined through its Community Champions scheme, which sees hundreds of thousands of pounds donated to good causes every year.
Sam Turner, community manager at Lincolnshire Co-op, said: “Thank you so much to each and every person that has contributed to this astounding total. Together, we’ve made such a significant impact locally, it’s a great demonstration of community spirit and it’s amazing to see so many people come together for a very worthy cause.”
In 2021, Lincolnshire Co-op’s Community Champions scheme also raised £221,275 for local breakfast clubs, supporting them until the end of the 2023-24 academic year.
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