Help the Hungry: Restaurants help to feed key workers

Get the free Morning Headlines email for news from our reporters across the world Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email Sign up to our free Morning Headlines email SIGN UP I would like to be emailed about offers, events and updates from The Independent. Read our privacy policy Restaurants forced to close due to the lockdown have been generously cooking thousands of meals for the vulnerable – supporting the same aims as those of The Independent’s Help the Hungry campaign. “It’s been fun and nice to feel like we are contributing in some small way.” Adam Handling’s Restaurant Group, a new recruit to StreetSmart, is preparing about 1,000 meals a week to help feed key workers in London, including those in the NHS. Mr Handling said: “It gives us a great sense of worth when we know that we can still use our skills to make a difference to someone’s day.” Other restaurants that have been undertaking similar activities in the capital include Murano in Mayfair, Arabica in Borough Market, Quo Vadis in Soho and The Lighterman in Kings Cross. Managing director Lena Bjorck said: “I’m excited to see our industry rising to this challenge.” Kimberley Coke, of Streetsmart, added: “It has been truly inspiring to see so many restaurants step up to the challenge of feeding NHS staff and those most in need.” The Independent is encouraging readers to help groups that are trying to feed the hungry during the crisis — find out how you can help here.