Emdad Rahman
FOOD POVERTY within the UK is a rising crisis, with one in five people now struggling to put food on the table. One and a half million Britons have reported not eating for a whole day because they have had no money or access to food.
Despite London being one of the wealthiest cities, thousands have experienced food poverty daily, ranging from homeless people to families on low incomes.
Running Mad is now proud to present The Great Biriyani Challenge: a virtual 5k, 10k or a half marathon challenge to be completed at a time and place chosen by you! Completing the challenge will see you earn a beautifully crafted, one of a kind medal, along with a finishers T-Shirt, and a biriyani kit – so that you can challenge yourself to cook one!
For every entry, Running Mad will donate two meals to the homeless, to be distributed on the streets of London to rough sleepers as well as homeless projects. I shall be helping with the distribution.
A biriyani is typically South Asian dish which is a delight to eat but a challenge to prepare! Have you got what it takes to conquer The Great Biryani Challenge and support those in need?
•Sign up now at: www.runningmad.co.uk
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