Schools near Leamington launch fundraising campaign to support vulnerable families during Corona Virus pandemic

And the Crowdfunder page , set up by The Federation of Briar Hill Infant School and St. Margaret's CE Junior School's special educational needs and disabilities co-ordinator Ruth Beeston last week. has already raised more than £2,500 for the cause.

The school's have said: "We have been overwhelmed by the whole school community and our PTA offering suggestions of ways to support some of our most vulnerable families.

"There are families in our school community, accessing food banks or going through a tough time, who are going to struggle in the following weeks.

"We are aiming to quickly put a little bit of support into place, before potential school closures occur, to ensure that all our families can feed their children and feel supported through this time of international crisis.

"If you are able to, please consider giving what you can afford to this appeal.

"Donations can be made anonymously.

"Please share this in your local communities.

"We will then purchase and distribute vouchers to people in need within our school community, if we can, until normality is restored.

"This will be facilitated by staff across the federation.

"Please be assured, we will be keeping in contact with some of our vulnerable families throughout this time.

"There is enough kindness to go around for everyone.

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