MU Foundation continue to support community

With the UK currently on lockdown, the Foundation’s charitable acts have never been more vital, and they have continued to offer assistance to those in the Greater Manchester region who most need it.

This has been achieved through a number of initiatives. For instance, Foundation coaches have been involved in distributing food donations across the region. This includes supporting foodbanks, schools and a sizeable donation to the Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, which supports nine Greater Manchester hospitals.

To date, the Foundation has delivered over 30,000 items of food and drink to Stretford Foodbank, Salford Royal Hospital, Salford Foodbank and a number of other local charitable organisations in Manchester.

Twenty-one Foundation vehicles were used to transport the food and drink, with over 35 volunteer drivers making deliveries. Foundation vehicles also delivered over 450 executive bags to Salford Royal NHS Foundation Trust and the NHS Manchester Foundation Trust Charity, as a way to thank all NHS staff.

A number of Foundation coaches are also working in partner primary, secondary and SEN schools - supporting children of key workers and those who are deemed vulnerable.

Manchester United have also supported with special messages to some Foundation participants, including students from Stretford High School and The Oldham Academy North and Eccles Sixth Form College, who recently received video calls from first-team players and United legends.

The Foundation are also delivering weekly worksheet activities and video challenges to keep children educated and active while staying at home.

These have been shared through the Foundation and club social media channels and can also be accessed on the Foundation website. The Manchester United Foundation will also be delivering 800 printed worksheets to foodbanks and schools alongside the food donations.

For the latest updates on how the coronavirus pandemic is affecting the club, follow our dedicated live blog.