Freemasons Fund UK's Only HIV Nutrition Charity

0:00On April 30th, the food chain, the UK's only charity focused on nutrition for people with HIV, just scored a 5,000 pound grant from London. Freemasons. It's going straight to their eating together program, which runs twice weekly communal meals right in Stepney London for folks in tough. Neighborhoods. This set of started back in 1988 with volunteers, and now they handle everything from nutrition checks and grocery drops to home meals, and funds for cooking basics. Most people get referred by the NHS and can join for up to 3 months, that's 24 meals total. For those attending, it's way more than eating. It's about cutting isolation, boosting confidence, and creating a spot free of judgment. They share stories, build bonds, and walk away with real hope and dignity in some of London's hardest hit spots. Each session pairs the meal with a quick health talk from experts, and everyone takes leftovers home. Such a past users even stick around as volunteers, adding their own experiences to help others.

1:01London Freemasons say they're thrilled to back this, knowing it lifts up the most vulnerable. With over 150 volunteers and a medical advisory board, the food chain keeps delivering for those who need it most.