Man Utd hero Marcus Rashford reveals food charity can now supply 4 MILLION meals to vulnerable across UK
MARCUS RASHFORD has revealed his pride and joy at helping provide four million meals to the UK's most vulnerable.
The Manchester United forward scored in his side's frustrating 2-2 draw with Southampton last night.
But regardless of whether United make it into the Champions League or not, the England star's season will be best remembered for his work off the pitch.
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Rashford, 22, has been on a one-man mission to ensure those who cannot afford food get fed properly.
This has included forcing Boris Johnson into a U-turn on the government's meal voucher scheme - the same scheme Rashford relied on as a child.
He has teamed up with charity FareShare, and today Rashford updated followers on its amazing progress.
Rashford - who some fans even want to see as the next PM - tweeted: "FareShare UK is now able to supply enough food to provide four million more meals to the most vulnerable across the UK.
"From the bottom of my heart, thank you!
"We couldn't do this without you!"
Fans praised Rashford for his time and efforts.
One wrote: "Thank you Marcus. You could have chosen to look away and do nothing but you willingly took on this challenge and have made a huge difference to so many children."
Another said: "So proud of you."
It was thanks to Rashford's social media pressure and heart-touching words to MPs that the government decided to keep the £120m scheme.
After Mr Johnson confirmed the U-turn last month, Rashford said: "I don’t even know what to say.
"Just look at what we can do when we come together, THIS is England in 2020.
"To all MPs: This was never about me and you, this was never about politics, this was a cry out for help from vulnerable parents all over the country and I simply provided the platform for their voices to be heard.
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"I stand proud today knowing that we have listened, and we have done what is right.
"There is still a long way to go but I am thankful to you all that we have given these families just one less thing to worry about tonight.
"The wellbeing of our children should ALWAYS be a priority."