April 20th 2024.
Everybody Eats is a passionate campaign group that has been set up to tackle the issue of food poverty in the UK. Recently, they made headlines by claiming to have taken food from a Marks & Spencer store in a bold act of protest against the ongoing cost of living crisis. The group, known as Everybody Eats, is dedicated to taking direct action to address the problem of food poverty in the UK. They took to social media to share their actions, revealing that they had shoplifted groceries from the supermarket's food hall in Chorlton-cum-Hardy, Manchester.
However, this was not a simple act of theft. The goods were later donated to food banks in the area, with some of the activists even dressed in Robin Hood costumes. While no arrests were made, it is believed that the Greater Manchester Police were alerted to the incident, which took place around 1.40pm on April 14. The campaigners have also stated that they have plans to continue their actions and target other supermarket chains until the government takes action to improve food security in the country.
The latest statistics from the Trussell Trust, a charitable NGO that works to alleviate hunger in the UK, have revealed that over three million people in the UK have had to rely on food banks between 2022 and 2023. This shocking number only highlights the urgent need for action to be taken. In response to the incident, Everybody Eats has claimed that the food banks to which they donated the stolen groceries were fully aware of their actions and where the goods had come from.
The group took to social media, formerly known as Twitter, to share a photograph with the caption: "Today we took food from an M&S in Manchester without paying for it. The food will now be distributed straight to people in the community as well as local food banks. We cannot sit by and watch as our friends, families, and neighbors go hungry." The group then shared further footage that appeared to show them walking into the supermarket and filling bags with essential items such as olive oil, bread, cereal, and oat milk.
Despite the boldness of their actions, the group was not stopped or questioned by security or any employees of the supermarket. One of the activists can be heard saying, "What we do is we go into major supermarkets and liberate food essentials to distribute to food banks and those living in the area who are in food poverty. We have been asked by food banks for their help, and we believe it is the right thing to do. It is unacceptable that in a land of plenty, people are still going hungry."
In response to the incident, Marks & Spencer has confirmed that they have reported the incident to the police. While some may view the group's actions as extreme, it is clear that they are driven by a deep sense of compassion and urgency to address the issue of food poverty in the UK. Their message is loud and clear - it is time for the government to take action and ensure that nobody in the country goes hungry.
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