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Grumpy Cook expands child meals after £30,000 donations

8/24/2026

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Barry Ashley of The Grumpy Cook café in Hastings expands his child-food scheme after receiving £30,000 in donations.
The scheme originally provided meals to schoolchildren during summer holidays, funded solely by donations.
Ashley plans to serve meals on weekends year-round and expand to other East Sussex areas.
An East Sussex County Council spokesperson said support is available for any family in the county.

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Barry Ashley of The Grumpy Cook café in Hastings expands his child-food scheme after receiving £30,000 in donations.
The scheme originally provided meals to schoolchildren during summer holidays, funded solely by donations.
Ashley plans to serve meals on weekends year-round and expand to other East Sussex areas.
An East Sussex County Council spokesperson said support is available for any family in the county.