Fighting Poverty In Hackney

We met Tawana when she was coming to the end of a 4-year sentence at Send Prison. She was desperate to get back into the world and, in particular, to get back home to her three amazing children.

The family was thrilled to be reunited at the start of the Covid pandemic and Tawana is now doing her best to make up for lost years. She is establishing her own online clothing business, running the house and being a great mother - living her life - never easy thing for ex-prisoners. 

She is also giving back. She’s a part time youth supporter helping young people leaving the care system to gain independence and life skills in the community, which she finds immensely rewarding.

But readjusting to life for anyone coming out prison is tough – for a mother of three, trying to make her own way without the prospect of work, with society breathing down her neck - bringing up three, hungry, children is a huge struggle and responsibility – especially after 4 years away. 

Feed London has been able to support her and her family on their journey through these difficult first months together - taking some of the financial burden away, giving space and support to enjoy time together. Her daughters said that cooking together using the Feed London recipes was great fun.

Tawana is a fighter, incredibly positive and determined to make her life work – to be there for her children. 

Feed London is there for her when she needs us.

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