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The National School Pantry Network is a UK-wide initiative addressing food insecurity by providing schools with resources to support children and families through access to nutritious food and education. The project was established by Rethink Food in response to the growing number of families struggling to put food on the table and the clear link between hunger, poor health, and underachievement in schools.
By creating pantries within schools, the network enables children to access essential food items in a dignified, stigma-free environment, while also engaging schools in wider conversations around sustainability, health, and community. Each pantry is tailored to its school’s needs, empowering educators and families to build long-term food resilience.
Our Purpose
Our mission is simple: no child should go hungry.
The National School Pantry Network helps schools become hubs of support for their communities, improving food access and providing education around health and sustainability. The project delivers more than food; it delivers hope, dignity, and opportunity.
By embedding pantries directly into schools, children benefit from reliable access to nutritious food, and families are supported with practical resources, including recipes, planning guides, and budgeting tools.
We aim to build a national movement of schools equipped to tackle food poverty and reduce its long-term impact on children’s health and learning. Each sponsored pantry not only supports the immediate needs of families but also empowers schools to take a proactive role in building healthier, more resilient communities.
Why contribute to this project?
Supporting this project means investing in children’s health, education, and future. Hunger should never be a barrier to learning but for many children, it is.
Just £5,000 sponsors a school for a full year, providing the equivalent of 2,730 meals to children and their families.
Your donation doesn’t just fill shelves, it fills stomachs, eases anxiety, and allows children to focus, grow, and thrive in the classroom. It gives schools the tools to support families with dignity and equips communities with long-term solutions to food insecurity.
Whether you’re a business committed to social responsibility or an individual looking to make a tangible difference, your contribution will help shape a future where no child is left behind because of hunger.
Where will my donation go?
Every single penny of your donation goes directly to supporting a school through the National School Pantry Network.
Here’s how your contribution helps:
Your donation becomes a lifeline; not just feeding families, but nurturing futures.
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