Dundee Bairns
Young People
We want to eradicate child 'Holiday Hunger' in Dundee City through free meals and activities.
About this cause
Dundee Bairns’ core commitment is to reduce the effects of poverty for children in Dundee. We try to tackle the issue of “Holiday Hunger” during the 10 weeks of the school holidays. We support community projects around Dundee that provide activity clubs for children. We do this by supplying free lunches/ breakfasts to the clubs, ensuring that the children will receive nutritious and healthy meals. We also provide £50-£300 for each project to enable them to run quality activities that can then reduce the attainment gap for children who live in areas of multiple deprivation.
How this cause brings people in the community together
Many low-income families struggle to provide meals during the school holidays. This is especially prevalent in Dundee City, where over 1/3 of children are living in poverty. We support projects that are in areas of high multiple deprivation. Reaching the most vulnerable children and providing them with a nutritious meal. Reducing pressure on parents to provide food and boost community cohesion.