Chelsea have committed to providing 78,000 meals free of charge to the NHS and charities that support the elderly and vulnerable groups
For an initial six week period, the club will be using their catering partner, Levy, to produce 13,000 meals per week.
The statement read: “The meals, which are free of charge, are being prepared by our catering partner Levy and distributed daily for an initial period of six weeks, with 13,000 meals per week given.
“The initiative is aimed at helping NHS staff who are working long shifts and therefore may find it difficult to obtain good-quality food on a regular basis, and also forms part of our continued effort to support the most vulnerable in our community during the global coronavirus pandemic.
“The meals will be provided to Imperial College Healthcare NHS Trust across their five local hospitals, including St Mary’s Hospital in Paddington, Charing Cross Hospital in Fulham and Hammersmith Hospital.
“As well as our commitment to the NHS we will also be working alongside charity partners to support the elderly, those in sheltered accommodation and vulnerable groups. These include Age UK, The Smile Brigade, Unity Works, and other housing units in London.”
Chelsea, of course, have been hit financially during the coronavirus pandemic, but have provided a great service throughout.
The Blues have committed to paying their staff on full pay, have opened the Millennium Hotel free of charge to NHS staff and provided online courses to help educate children while schools are closed.
