Volunteers from the Rapid Relief Team (RRT) have delivered an Early Bird Learning Kit to Liphook Infant School in East Hampshire, providing valuable resources to support the wellbeing and learning of local children. The kit included 400 Smarrt Cookie breakfast bars, 30 educational workbooks, and a supportive classroom mascot, Cookie the Kookaburra.
Launched in 2021, the Early Bird Learning Programme aims to support children from challenging households, promoting healthy eating, and enhancing physical and mental wellbeing. Working with schools across the UK, the programme provides resources such as worksheets, breakfast bowls, and the ‘Cookie the Kookaburra’ mascot, alongside an educational video for schools with breakfast clubs.
With one in seven people in the UK facing food insecurity, and the rising cost of living adding pressure to many families, the RRT’s support is especially meaningful. The donated kit will help Liphook Infant School pupils start their day with nutritious food and educational tools to improve their reading, writing, maths, and motor skills.
Glenn Kilbey, Local Team Leader for RRT, said: ”The festive period can be especially tough for families, and this year has been no exception due to the rise in the cost of living placing added pressure on many families. Our kit provides hundreds of nutritional bars, workbooks, and a supportive mascot, which we hope will make all the difference to those struggling during the holiday season.
“We’re proud to be able to continue this in East Hampshire by providing support to Liphook Infant School and helping to combat the challenge of children coming to school hungry.”
The RRT, comprising volunteers from the Plymouth Brethren Christian Church, continues to offer practical support to local communities, providing assistance to those in need both in East Hampshire and internationally.
For more information on the Early Bird Learning Programme, head to: https://rrtglobal.org/gb/operations-appeals/early-bird-learning/