Free Food in London Helps People
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London has special programs. These programs give free food to people. The food is free. People need help with money. Food costs a lot of money now.
What Are These Programs?
Some people leave extra food in public places. Other people can take this food. They do not pay money. It is free. This helps people who do not have much money.
Who Uses These Programs?
Many people want to use these programs. But some people do not use them. Why? Some people feel shy. Some people do not know about the programs. Some people want to help themselves. They do not like to take free food.
The Problem
The programs want to help poor people. But not all poor people use them. Some poor people think they are not poor enough. They think other people need the food more. So they do not take it.
How to Help
The programs need more people to use them. They need to tell more people about the free food. People need to feel okay about taking help. It is good to take help when you need it.
Discussion Questions
- Do you know about free food programs in your city? Tell me about them.
- Why do you think some people do not take free food when they need it?
- How can programs tell more people about free food?
- Is it good to take free food when you do not have much money? Why or why not?
- What other ways can people help each other with money and food?
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