Starting the Day Well in Partnership with FareShare Yorkshire

Rotherham United Sports College – delivered by Rotherham United Community Trust – is using surplus food from FareShare Yorkshire to launch a new Morning Social initiative. This project will help ensure that young people have access to a nutritious meal at the start of their day.

With many families continuing to face cost of living challenges, not every student arrives each morning having enjoyed a healthy breakfast. Through this partnership, students will have access to a range of food and refreshments designed to help them begin the day energised, focused and ready to learn.

“Through our partnership with FareShare Yorkshire, the Morning Social

will provide students with a welcoming space where they can enjoy food,

connect with their peers and start the day positively.”
-John Whitehead, Head of Education & Employability, RUCT

The college understands the important link between nutrition, concentration and academic performance. Due to the generous help of food companies who provide FareShare Yorkshire with access to their surplus, the initiative aims to remove some of the barriers that can affect young people’s ability to engage with education and training, supporting them both inside and outside the classroom.

The Morning Social is another example of how the college continues to respond to the needs of its learners and local community. With the support of FareShare Yorkshire, Rotherham United Sports College hopes to make a positive difference every single morning, ensuring that students can start the day with confidence, connection and the nutrition they need to thrive.