A Harrogate sandwich shop has been overwhelmed with support for its free school meals pledge.

Thug Sandwich, on Albert Street, set up a donations board at the weekend. Just a few days later it is filled with "free packed lunch" notes, all paid for by customers.

When someone is in need of a free school meal, they can use one of the notes as payment. The shop has asked people to get in touch beforehand.

Daniel Bell, one of the owners at Thug Sandwich, told the Stray Ferret:

A packed lunch from Thug Sandwich can vary but will include a sandwich as well as a range of flapjack, fruits and fruit shoot drinks. So far the sandwich shop has handed out just over 20 of the free school meals.

If there are any donations left over at the end of the week, Thug Sandwich will take the monetary value to Harrogate District Food Bank.

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How many other places do free school meals?

• Art from the Heart, Harrogate is offering to drop off a parcel of essentials – message them on Facebook here.


• Caffe Tempo, Ripon is offering a free lunch – message them on Facebook here.


• Estabulo Rodizio Bar and Grill, Harrogate is cooking 100 free meals each day – collection is from the restaurant between 4-5pm.


• Harrogate Fisheries is offering a free kids sausage and chips lunch meals between 11.30am – 1.45pm this week – ask for the deal when ordering inside.


• Harrogate Tea Rooms is offering a free lunch – just head into the Tea Room for its no judgement offer.


• Hazel House Guide headquarters is offering free, pre-booked meals – call April Martin on 07855802373 to book.


• Indulge Deli Bar, Harrogate is offering a free hot or cold lunch – ask for the Marcus Rashford deal when ordering inside.


• Konak Meze, Harrogate is offering free hot meals or essentials – message on Facebook here.


• Major Tom’s Social, Harrogate is offering free kids pizzas between 12-4pm – find out more here.


• Scarlett’s Vintage Tea Rooms, Knaresborough is offering a free packed lunch – ask for the deal when ordering inside.


• Thug Sandwich, Harrogate is offering a free lunch – message on Facebook here.


• The Forge Sandwich Shop, Ripon is offering a free packed lunch – message them on Facebook here.


• The Harrogate CBD Company has joined forces with Mrs Smith’s Cafe in Jennyfields to provide a free lunch – go to the cafe or message them on Facebook here.


• Ash Grove Guest House on Kings Road in Harrogate is offering free warm breakfasts – call them on 01423 569970