An eight-year-old boy from Greenwich has raised £123 for The Felix Project after an inspirational visit to his cub group.
Jacob Caroll heard all about The Felix Project when someone from the charity spoke at his cubs meeting one evening. They explained how Felix rescues food, that would otherwise have gone to waste, from places like supermarkets, manufacturers and farms and then delivers it to organisations across London, that feed people experiencing poverty. He said: “I really liked how they stopped food being thrown away and helped people, and I wondered if I could raise money for them.”
The young boy decided to hold a bake sale in his driveway. Jacob, his mum and his grandma all got involved and baked over 50 cookies and a selection of cakes to sell to their friends and neighbours.
Inspired by how The Felix Project delivers food to its local community organisations, Jacob also decided to do something similar. He explains: “I attached my trailer onto my trike. To be honest I don't know how I managed to move around as it was a bit small for me because I’ve had it since I was three. But I managed to, and then I delivered what people had bought to the different houses in our neighbourhood, I even wore a high vis jacket.”
Following his fundraising success Jacob told his cub leader about the bake sale and earned his Community Impact badge. He and his mum Karen were also invited to visit The Felix Project’s Deptford depot, to see the charity in action. Jacob was also given a special certificate, he said: “It was amazing to see the depot, it was huge and there was so much food. I learned more about the history of Felix too. I thought it was amazing how just one family could do so much, and I really hope I can do more fundraising for them again soon.”
Sallinder Rai, Community & Events Fundraising Manager said: “Jacob truly is an inspiration. The Felix Project relies on people just like him to raise much needed funds, we simply would not operate without them. I was thrilled to show him around the depot, explain what his funds will help us do and introduce him to staff and volunteers, who all said a huge thank you!”
