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A certain brand of family restaurant is giving away 5 free kids meals a day per restaurant.
At 220 restaurants that works out at over 5 n half grands worth of free food across the country, per day.
People are up in arms that it isn't enough.
As someone who has had to use food banks in the past I think it's a brilliant idea. No, not everyone will get food, far from it, to do that it would send the company out of business in a week! Yet still, people are claiming it's unfair.
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"A certain brand of family restaurant is giving away 5 free kids meals a day per restaurant.
At 220 restaurants that works out at over 5 n half grands worth of free food across the country, per day.
People are up in arms that it isn't enough.
As someone who has had to use food banks in the past I think it's a brilliant idea. No, not everyone will get food, far from it, to do that it would send the company out of business in a week! Yet still, people are claiming it's unfair.
Over to you, what's your take on it?"
Fucking hell, anyone would think restaurants had to spend a lot of time closed in recent times. |
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I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001?  I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them  |
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What are the reasons people are giving for saying it's unfair or not enough?
I find that some people are very quick to criticise the amount that people/companies give when they perceive them to be wealthy rather than appreciate the action. |
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By *rad670Man
over a year ago
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It's a step in the right direction and just think if more similar food outlets started to do the same, maybe they would all follow and before long the amount of free meals a day going to someone who needs it will be massive. |
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How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children. |
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"I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001? I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them "
Exactly, if everyone does a little it makes it a lot!
I had one woman having a pop saying that I, above all people, because ive used food banks, should know that it's not enough. Oh right, feeding over a thousand children a day isn't enough?
I agree it's not enough to feed ALL the hungry children, but I think they're definitely doing what they can! |
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The question that should be being asked is, how on earth have we found ourselves in a situation where people are in need of donated food, it's become accepted as the norm and the donors are being criticised for not doing enough?
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"What are the reasons people are giving for saying it's unfair or not enough?
I find that some people are very quick to criticise the amount that people/companies give when they perceive them to be wealthy rather than appreciate the action."
That 5 meals could feed just one family. What about the others who don't get any free food? |
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"I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001? I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them
Exactly, if everyone does a little it makes it a lot!
I had one woman having a pop saying that I, above all people, because ive used food banks, should know that it's not enough. Oh right, feeding over a thousand children a day isn't enough?
I agree it's not enough to feed ALL the hungry children, but I think they're definitely doing what they can!"
Did you ever think to be talking about feeding a thousand children a day in a first world country? What have we come to? |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children."
It's takeaway. The parents have to phone in to claim food, come and collect it at lunchtime in a takeaway bag, same as packaging as paid for takeaways. |
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By *rHotNottsMan
over a year ago
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Companies should give back to the degree they take resources and money out of an area. Profits need to be much much lower to enable this, many companies have more money available than national governments, so they can solve the biggest problems facing us. Everyone has a choice to work for and give your skills and time to the right types of companies that are doing this already |
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"What are the reasons people are giving for saying it's unfair or not enough?
I find that some people are very quick to criticise the amount that people/companies give when they perceive them to be wealthy rather than appreciate the action.
That 5 meals could feed just one family. What about the others who don't get any free food? "
Maybe these people should read the parable of the widow's mite |
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"I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001? I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them
Exactly, if everyone does a little it makes it a lot!
I had one woman having a pop saying that I, above all people, because ive used food banks, should know that it's not enough. Oh right, feeding over a thousand children a day isn't enough?
I agree it's not enough to feed ALL the hungry children, but I think they're definitely doing what they can!
Did you ever think to be talking about feeding a thousand children a day in a first world country? What have we come to?"
Scary and sad ain't it. |
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Going by your figures that works out to over £2million worth of food.
It's £2million more than most organisations would 'give'. If they can afford the gesture and if it's sustainable without detriment then they should be applauded. |
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By *otSoPoshWoman
over a year ago
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I think any company giving away anything is a good thing. And I also think that there are some people who will never be happy with the amount that is being given away.
I do agree with Frida that I'm hoping this company is as good to it's employees, however. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children.
It's takeaway. The parents have to phone in to claim food, come and collect it at lunchtime in a takeaway bag, same as packaging as paid for takeaways."
That's actually better than I had envisaged. Though my worry would be for the poor staff who could potentially have to deal with upset parent's.
I'm just amazed how we in the UK have come to this.  |
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"I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001? I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them
Exactly, if everyone does a little it makes it a lot!
I had one woman having a pop saying that I, above all people, because ive used food banks, should know that it's not enough. Oh right, feeding over a thousand children a day isn't enough?
I agree it's not enough to feed ALL the hungry children, but I think they're definitely doing what they can!
Did you ever think to be talking about feeding a thousand children a day in a first world country? What have we come to?
Scary and sad ain't it. "
Yes it is.
My dad and I were talking about his grandmother who lost 6 children, four of them in two days in 1917. She told him that she didn't have much food and sometimes when she gave them dinner was ashamed to give it to them. Here we are 100 years later... |
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"The question that should be being asked is, how on earth have we found ourselves in a situation where people are in need of donated food, it's become accepted as the norm and the donors are being criticised for not doing enough?
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This is how I feel
How has it come to this in this day and age I'll never know.
I think anyone whether it be a business or individual should help if they can and nobody should be criticised for that.
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It is more than a lot are doing so in my opinion it is definitely enough.
Morrisons cafe are doing £1 kids meals with every adult meal if anyone is struggling during the summer holidays.
I think a few other supermarkets are doing similar deals too. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children.
It's takeaway. The parents have to phone in to claim food, come and collect it at lunchtime in a takeaway bag, same as packaging as paid for takeaways.
That's actually better than I had envisaged. Though my worry would be for the poor staff who could potentially have to deal with upset parent's.
I'm just amazed how we in the UK have come to this. "
I feel for the staff too. You just know they're gonna get abuse. |
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Apart from the fact that it's so sad that people find themselves in this situation, anything anyone does to provide help can only be a good thing however small that might be. So many people find themselves in siluch hard times that can't put food on the table for themselves and their families. Just awful |
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"I think no matter what people/companies do it will never be enough. Feeding 5000 people? Why aren't you feeding 5001? I know people who have been similar to you OP (using foodbanks) and these services are invaluable.
This company's gesture may be a drop in the ocean of the bigger picture but at least it's a start. If other companies, (who could afford to do similar) followed the example then collectively it adds up.
However, in short, I think it's great what they're doing and fair play to them "
I totally agree and hopefully this will be the start of a butterfly effect (although my cynical brain begs to differ). It only takes a small ripple to start a wave. |
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"It is more than a lot are doing so in my opinion it is definitely enough.
Morrisons cafe are doing £1 kids meals with every adult meal if anyone is struggling during the summer holidays.
I think a few other supermarkets are doing similar deals too."
A quick Google search
Asda £1 kids meals with no minimum spend.
IKEA kids mess for 95p.
Bella Italia £1 kids meal with every adult meal.
Beefeater 2 kids eat breakfast for free with adult meal.
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"It is more than a lot are doing so in my opinion it is definitely enough.
Morrisons cafe are doing £1 kids meals with every adult meal if anyone is struggling during the summer holidays.
I think a few other supermarkets are doing similar deals too.
A quick Google search
Asda £1 kids meals with no minimum spend.
IKEA kids mess for 95p.
Bella Italia £1 kids meal with every adult meal.
Beefeater 2 kids eat breakfast for free with adult meal.
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IKEA kids meal**
I really need to start proof reading. |
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"It is more than a lot are doing so in my opinion it is definitely enough.
Morrisons cafe are doing £1 kids meals with every adult meal if anyone is struggling during the summer holidays.
I think a few other supermarkets are doing similar deals too.
A quick Google search
Asda £1 kids meals with no minimum spend.
IKEA kids mess for 95p.
Bella Italia £1 kids meal with every adult meal.
Beefeater 2 kids eat breakfast for free with adult meal.
IKEA kids meal**
I really need to start proof reading."
I'm sure mess works just as well! Not the food they serve, but the aftermath that is. |
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"It is more than a lot are doing so in my opinion it is definitely enough.
Morrisons cafe are doing £1 kids meals with every adult meal if anyone is struggling during the summer holidays.
I think a few other supermarkets are doing similar deals too.
A quick Google search
Asda £1 kids meals with no minimum spend.
IKEA kids mess for 95p.
Bella Italia £1 kids meal with every adult meal.
Beefeater 2 kids eat breakfast for free with adult meal.
IKEA kids meal**
I really need to start proof reading.
I'm sure mess works just as well! Not the food they serve, but the aftermath that is."
True. It’s such a shame it’s came to this but people don’t seem to want change. |
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Someone, somewhere will always find something to moan about....even with the kindest things.
Personally, I feel like it's a great gesture. They don't have to do anything at all but they've chosen to give something back. The good publicity from it will probably only up their sales and boost sales anyway. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children."
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"What are the reasons people are giving for saying it's unfair or not enough?
I find that some people are very quick to criticise the amount that people/companies give when they perceive them to be wealthy rather than appreciate the action.
That 5 meals could feed just one family. What about the others who don't get any free food? "
Being one of the families who need the assistance but miss out would be hugely disappointing. I can understand why a parent might verbally lash out and criticise the scheme when they're worrying about their own kids possibly going hungry that day. I don't suppose it's those people who are complaining in this case though, is it Peach?
I think it's a great idea and I hope other companies who can afford it will look to it as an inspiration to do something similar. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children.
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They do pay minimum wage, no denying that.
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"Is there a criteria for claiming the free meals?
Some people will do anything to get something for nothing; even if they don't need it.
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I don't know exact details as far as that goes. If not I can almost guarantee they'll be claimed by those who don't need them but want them. |
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In this day n age it's bad that this is needed.
Hats off to the restaurant who is doing it, they didn't have to.
As to those kicking off saying it's not enough, fuk em, ungrateful sods! |
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I think it's a lot of food to be giving away and they don't have to give away one meal per restaurant but they're giving away 5.
Good on them I say, it's always nice to see companies being generous and it's a shame some people feel the need to complain.
Maybe the ones that think it's not enough would like to give away 5 meals a day themselves and see how much it costs them. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children.
They do pay minimum wage, no denying that.
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Someone should shame them on social media and say their own staff have to use their free meal deals. |
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"How to the determine who gets the free meal? Or is it just a ploy to get more people through the doors?
The cynic in me thinks it's gesturing that they are good. I hope they aren't the kind of company that pays minimum wage so their own staff would need this kind of help to feed their children.
They do pay minimum wage, no denying that.
Someone should shame them on social media and say their own staff have to use their free meal deals. "
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Some coffee shops have a scheme where we can buy a drink and tidbit in advance for someone who would like to claim it. If restaurants could offer that or an app developed where we can choose participating eateries for direct donation towards meals, it would be good too. Did what I've said make any sense? |
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