NatWest has introduced a new way for its customers to support Social Bite in the fight against homelessness this festive season.<\/p>\n
Through its mobile app based MyRewards programme, customers can now donate their available Rewards (over \u00a35) to buy someone experiencing homelessness a Christmas dinner with Social Bite. NatWest has also pledged to match all donations to any of its 16 MyRewards charities, including Social Bite, up to the value of \u00a350 until 31st December, up to a total of \u00a3150,000.<\/p>\n
The initiative comes as part of Social Bite\u2019s \u2018Festival of Kindness\u2019 \u2013 an annual mission that aims to provide 300,000 meals, gifts, and essential items to people who are homeless and vulnerable this Christmas.<\/p>\n
NatWest has previously worked with the Scottish charity to open a coffee outlet for colleagues and visitors in its Royal Bank HQ in the capital Edinburgh, as well as launching a public coffee shop at its site at 440 Strand, London.<\/p>\n
Since the launch of Festival of Kindness in 2020, Social Bite has successfully distributed 1.1 million meals, gifts, and essentials to people who are homeless during the festive period.<\/p>\n
Faye Long, South West regional board chair at NatWest, said: \u201cSocial Bite makes a positive difference to some of the most vulnerable people in our communities. The festive season often brings into focus the hardship so many face every day.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe know that people want to help but don\u2019t know how. We\u2019re excited to support Social Bite\u2019s inspiring ‘Festival of Kindness’ initiative, giving our customers a way to gift a homeless person a warm meal.<\/p>\n
\u201cWe encourage everyone to join in and help make the festive season a little brighter for the most vulnerable in our society.\u201d<\/p>\n
Josh Littlejohn, founder of Social Bite, added: \u201cSocial Bite is proud to have had the support of NatWest for a number of years, and together, we’ve made great strides to help people break the cycle of homelessness.<\/p>\n
\u201cFor many of us, Christmas is a period where we look forward to spending time with friends, family and loved ones. However, the reality is very different for people without a place to call home over the festive season. With homelessness rising across the UK, it\u2019s more important than ever that we do what we can to help people affected by homelessness and food poverty.<\/p>\n
\u201cA big thank you to all the wonderful NatWest customers who chose to donate their rewards to Social Bite. Your contribution will make a real difference to someone in need, including a hot meal with all the trimmings in loving company on Christmas Day.\u201d<\/p>\n","protected":false},"excerpt":{"rendered":"
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