Burberry’s support will ensure that youth from the most economically disadvantaged areas can come together in an OnSide Youth Zone this winter to access food, warmth and community in a safe and nurturing environment.
As part of OnSide’s Network’s Winter Hunger Appeal, Burberry will make a donation that will allow 5,000 youth to receive a free cooked meal when they attend the OnSide Youth Zone.
The donation will also be used to support the charity’s operating expenses, training and orientation to ensure that all Youth Zones in its national network remain open and supported this winter.
Burberry’s partnership with OnSide marks the beginning of a long-term partnership between the youth charity and The Burberry Foundation, which is based on Burberry’s belief that creativity opens spaces for the next generation to thrive. OnSide Youth Zones offer safe and enriching spaces for youth from disadvantaged communities, empowering them to explore their creativity and imagination and develop their potential.
In addition to supporting OnSide, Burberry will also make financial donations to four international food charities around the world. Charities supported by Burberry include long-standing partners FareShare and The Felix Project, as well as Banco Alimentare in Italy and City Harvest in New York.
We are thrilled to support food banks around the world this winter and begin our partnership with OnSide through its OnSide Network’s Winter Hunger Appeal. OnSide and its dedicated team provide vital support to young people and those affected by the cost of living crisis. Together, we hope that our donation can help the Youth Zones continue to provide a safe and warm environment where young people can access food and support.
Caroline Laurie, Burberry’s Vice President of Corporate Responsibility.
We are incredibly grateful to Burberry for their generous support. At a time when families and communities face increasing challenges, with the cost of living crisis continuing to bite, this partnership will not only provide thousands of young people with a hot meal at their local Youth Zone this winter, but will also allow us to continue to provide vital support to our network of Youth Zones.
Kathryn Morley, executive director of OnSide.
Images courtesy of Burberry and OnSide.
