Huddersfield community rallies to back ‘Bread for Britain’ campaign
A Huddersfield food bank is set to benefit from a national campaign which will see thousands of roti breads distributed to dozens of food banks across the UK. The roti breads will be sent out from the roti-making factory at the UK’s Largest Muslim convention, the Jalsa Salana, as part of the “Bread for Britain” campaign organised by the Ahmadiyya Muslim Community. The Humanity First Huddersfield foodbank, will receive a generous donation of fresh bread from local Ahmadi Muslims.
The annual convention (Jalsa Salana) is a three-day event held by members of the Ahmadiyya Muslim community at a pop-up village near Alton that draws over 40,000 participants from more than 115 countries. The event is broadcast live internationally and also features faith and civic leaders, parliamentarians and diplomats speaking on the importance of enhancing unity, understanding and mutual respect.
Local Ahmadi Muslims from Huddersfield have been actively involved in organising the Jalsa Salana. This year, the convention has expanded its outreach through the “Bread for Britain” campaign, which aims to help address food poverty by distributing thousands of roti-breads to several different locations across the UK. Huddersfield will be one of the towns to benefit from this initiative.
The fresh bread, lovingly made at the convention’s dedicated Roti-bread making factory, symbolises not just nourishment but also the values of compassion, service, and community. The local community’s effort highlights their commitment to supporting their neighbours and addressing pressing social issues.
