{"id":8490,"date":"2024-05-03T13:50:00","date_gmt":"2024-05-03T13:50:00","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/packing-a-massive-punch-grassroots-charity-give-a-gift-honoured-with-kings-award\/"},"modified":"2024-05-03T13:50:00","modified_gmt":"2024-05-03T13:50:00","slug":"packing-a-massive-punch-grassroots-charity-give-a-gift-honoured-with-kings-award","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/wp26.cmswebdeveloper.com\/asian-news\/packing-a-massive-punch-grassroots-charity-give-a-gift-honoured-with-kings-award\/","title":{"rendered":"\u2018Packing a massive punch\u2019: Grassroots charity, Give a Gift, honoured with King&#8217;s Award"},"content":{"rendered":"\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/give-a-gift-rifhat-malik-kings-award_24-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49699\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Rifhat Malik MBE 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They, with their parents, have been involved in the family\u2019s fundraising efforts for Give a Gift since 2013.<br>\u00a0<br>Councillor Abigail Marshall-Katung, the Lord Mayor elect for Leeds, expressed her profound gratitude to all those who have contributed to the charity&#8217;s success, emphasising the invaluable role played by Give A Gift in tackling poverty locally and making Leeds a better place for those who are destitute or struggling with food insecurity.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2024\/05\/IMG_5607_24-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-49713\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Reflecting on the significance of the occasion, Rifhat remarked: &#8220;Receiving the King&#8217;s Award is not just a recognition of our past accomplishments, but a testament to the continuing spirit of generosity and compassion that defines our organisation.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">\u201cThe honour will further inspire us to redouble our efforts in serving those in need and working towards a brighter, more inclusive future for all.\u201d<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Driving force in the city<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-large\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2022\/12\/rifhat-malik-food-parcel_22-768x1024.jpg\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-46041\"\/><figcaption class=\"wp-element-caption\">Leeds charity, Give a Gift, distributed food parcels throughout the pandemic in 2020<\/figcaption><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Launched in 2013, Give a Gift\u2019s primary mission was to dispel and change negative narratives of Muslims in the UK via charitable work with local organisations.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since then, the their incredible fundraising and social care work has seen them raise over \u00a3200,000, and deliver over a whopping \u00a3500,000 of food and key essentials packages to some of the most vulnerable individuals and families across West Yorkshire.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Since their inception, Give A Gift\u2019s local fundraising has assisted in equipment, services, and facilities at Martin House Hospice, Leeds Children\u2019s Heart Surgery Fund, children\u2019s cancer charity Candlelighters, and Bradford Hospitals.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">During the Covid-19 pandemic, thousands of essential care packages were delivered by their wholly dedicated, and incredibly hard-working army of volunteers to hundreds of vulnerable families and individuals across Leeds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<h2 class=\"wp-block-heading\">Culture Hub<\/h2>\n\n\n\n<figure class=\"wp-block-image size-full\"><img decoding=\"async\" src=\"https:\/\/www.asianexpress.co.uk\/wp-content\/uploads\/2023\/11\/give-a-gift-volunteers-and-rifhat_23-jpg.webp\" alt=\"\" class=\"wp-image-48738\"\/><\/figure>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Not resting on their laurels, in 2022 Give a Gift proceeded to lauch their \u2018Culture Hub\u2019, the country\u2019s first \u2018culturally-appropriate\u2019 food bank, carrying food items suitable for people of different faiths and backgrounds.<\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"has-text-align-center wp-block-paragraph\"><strong>The food bank supports the individual needs of African, Caribbean, Middle Eastern, South Asian and Eastern European.<\/strong><\/p>\n\n\n\n<p class=\"wp-block-paragraph\">Give a Gifts\u2019 culture hub supports over 1000 beneficiaries a week with food packages. 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