Barratt Developments Scotland has announced a donation of £10,000 to support children and adults in Glasgow impacted by food inequality.

Launch Foods, based in the centre of Glasgow, is one of five charities across Scotland benefitting from a share of the housebuilder's annual £50,000 fund. The charity partners with some of the largest food producers in the UK to provide children with free, hot nutritious food after their school day and during holidays.

Since it launched in 2018, over 250,000 free meals have been provided to children across the city via food trucks that each have the capability of feeding 70,000 kids every year.

Craig Johnston, founder of Launch Foods, said: "For every pound we get we can feed a child in Glasgow – proving that a little can go a long way.

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"We're only a small team and not government funded, which means we rely heavily on donations. We're grateful to have Barratt Developments on board and helping to support something that makes such a difference to so many children's lives."

As well as supporting three Scottish charities working to reduce food inequality, a portion of Barratt's £50k charity fund has also been allocated to two charities supporting children and adults living with cancer.

Douglas McLeod, regional managing director for Barratt Developments Scotland, said: "As Scotland's leading housebuilder, with a national footprint, we're committed to giving back to the areas in which we build.

"Charities like Launch Foods provide vital support to families and individuals facing food poverty during a time where food prices, along with the costs of other everyday items, are increasingly rising.

"From tackling food poverty and supporting those with cancer, we're pleased to be able to provide some support to help these charities continue their life-changing work."

The charity has also been nominated by the Barratt West Scotland Division as their 'Charity of the Month', receiving a further £1,500 donation.