Saturday 7th December 2024
Eight young people who regularly attend JRF activities and events had the opportunity to visit Bakkavor Meals London Park Royal factory for a careers day learning about manufacturing and the food industry.
The day started with ice breakers and an introduction to the Bakkavor team, as well as a discussion about how the relationship between Bakkavor Meals London and the JRF has built up over the years, leading to an annual Cricket and sport fun day to raise funds for the Foundation.
A tour of the premises followed with an exercise looking at ingredients and the production line, and the young visitors found out about the apprenticeship schemes and Graduates’ schemes that Bakkavor offer.
The group went on to make their own JRF themed pizzas inspired by the Foundation’s logo. The results of the pizza making and branding of the pizza boxes were fabulous, and the young people came away with giveaways and food goodies, enthused and inspired by a food manufacturer that has community at their heart.
JRF has recently been awarded £16,000 by the Bakkavor Meals London team following another successful community and family fun day which included a Cricket tournament, sports, games, and activities for all the family, and raffle.
This fourth event was bigger than previous years with other Bakkavor factories and staff taking part in a wonderful day of sport, health, and community spirit.
Otis Roberts, CEO of JRF said; “We are so thankful for the great relationship that has developed over the years with Bakkavor Meals London. The funding they raise supports our work in the community, and we greatly appreciate their continued support.”
