On the Breadline: Do what you can to help struggling Londoners, says David Morrissey

Backing from The Walking Dead and Sherwood star comes as the amount raised rose to over £2.65 million with the latest support coming from the East End Community Foundation which is committing £41,927 to help people struggling with the cost of living in east London.

Morrissey said: “Once again Christmas is looking difficult for so many — unprecedented inflation is leaving food and fuel bills unmanageable for people across the capital. We need to do something now to help them access food and warmth.

“That is why I am getting behind the Evening Standard’s On the Breadline appeal with Comic Relief and The Childhood Trust. I hope all those who are able will donate to help Londoners who are struggling this winter.”

Kate Turner, director of development and communications, said: “The East End Community Foundation is pleased to support the Evening Standard’s On the Breadline Christmas Appeal in partnership with The Independent.

“The foundation is committing £41,927 of funds it has held for the Evening Standard Dispossessed Fund to projects that will help disadvantaged communities in the East End of London to better weather the cost of living crisis.

These communities have been hit particularly hard by Covid and have suffered long-term deprivation, and are now, with the cost of living crisis, at breaking point.

As well as providing grants to grassroots organisations, funds will provide emergency support through distributing critical care packages to over 3,000 vulnerable older people and families across east London this winter.