FOOTBALL star Marcus Rashford has urged ministers to give free school meals to needy kids in October half term.
In a series of tweets, the England and Man United forward, 22, said: “If a child needs access to food at school, of course they need access to it at home!
“Why can’t we provide assurance that our children will be protected during school holidays?
“How do we justify not helping them? People are losing their jobs.
“We are the ‘United’ Kingdom. Surely we know right from wrong?”
In June, he got the Government to provide free school meals to vulnerable children during the summer holidays.
PRAISE FROM POLITICIANS
And in lockdown he helped raise £20million to fund 3.9million meals.
Rashford’s many acts of charity have seen him earn praise from politicians such as London Mayor Sadiq Khan and ex-England cricketer Kevin Pietersen.
Yet a recent interaction on social media saw him share a letter he received from a young fan.
Jack, aged seven, wrote: “Dear Marcus,
“I love all the work you’ve done, some amazing things to help families who need it.
“You have inspired me because you’re so thoughtful and helped children through the hardest times of their life.
“You make me want to help others and be a better person. Because of you, we will donate more food to food banks and our toys and clothes to charity to help other families near us too.
“Your football skills also inspire me to practice my football more to be a better player.”
At the end of the letter, Jack finishes off with a cheeky transfer request as he adds: “Can you please join Spurs?
“Thank you for everything you do.”
Rashford shared the letter on his Twitter and wrote: “Dear Jack, thank you for your lovely letter. Really made me smile tonight.
“Keep being kind. That’s what makes the world go round. MR.”
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