"It could be a situation of life and death," Phil Starling, co-owner of The Watering Can restaurant in Liverpool, told NBC News Sunday by phone, adding that the restaurant would supply free packed lunches for schoolchildren every day this week.
Rashford, 22, who grew up in a cash-strapped household, has been highlighting the plight of the 1.3 million kids who rely on free school meals in the U.K. this year.during school summer holidays after he shared that his family struggled when he was growing up and often relied on food banks. The striker expressed his disappointment after last week's vote, which has led to heavy criticism of the government. Over the weekend, several ministers have appeared in the media to repeat the line that the government has already introduced more effective measures to support families.
"Marcus has made this issue so visible, and it just gave us that urge to just do something and help," Chotai, 44, said Sunday in a telephone interview."He has actually grown up in a very similar background to those whom he is trying to help."Oli Scarff / Pool via AFP - Getty Images
Who cares. Screw all these high paid athlete. I only care if they are good on the field.