Key Highlights :
1. Football for Foodbanks was founded in Sheffield by Matty Cassell and has branches in other towns and cities.
2. The main aims of the organisation are inclusivity and accessibility, and it encourages beginners and experienced players to join in.
3. The league has recently secured a grant from the National Lottery Community Fund to help with its expansion.
4. Football for Foodbanks aims to be more accessible than other friendly leagues by not requiring players to wear shorts and a T-shirt.
In response to the pandemic, Football for Foodbanks was founded in Sheffield to provide football to those who might not otherwise have access to it. The organisation now has branches in Chesterfield, Manchester and Milton Keynes, and welcomes men, women and gender non-conforming people. Football for Foodbanks’ core aims are inclusivity and accessibility, and its mission is to promote the sport to those who would otherwise be excluded.
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