Mothers Manifesto urges mothers, caregivers and allies to take action with a one-day hunger strike on Mother’s Day weekend
This Mother’s Day, mothers across the UK are being called to take a stand – not with cards and flowers, but with ACTION.
As families prepare to celebrate, mothers, parents, caregivers and allies in locations including Bristol, Edinburgh, Sheffield, Plymouth, Malvern and Preston will refuse to eat for 24 hours in a powerful act of protest, demanding urgent government intervention to end child hunger.
Confirmed regional strikes include: Preston – Saturday 29th March (10am – 3pm) at the Flag Market, Bristol – Saturday 29th March (11am – 3pm) at College Green, Malvern – Saturday 29th March (11am – 2pm) at Greater Malvern Town Centre, Edinburgh – Saturday 29th March (11am – 3pm) at Queen Elizabeth House and Plymouth – Sunday 30th March (11am – 4pm) at Sundial, City Centre.
The Mothers Manifesto movement is urging the public to join them by signing up at mothermanifesto.com and make it clear: no child should go hungry.
These regional strikes will complement and amplify a five-day hunger strike outside the Westminster Parliament, where campaigners will demand immediate government action to tackle the deepening crisis of food poverty.
Despite being one of the wealthiest nations in the world, the UK has reached a breaking point, with one in four families with children unable to afford enough food. This is not just a cost-of-living crisis – it is a political failure that is pushing families to the brink.
Emma Hopkins, organiser of the Mothers Manifesto movement, says: “In cities across the UK, we see mothers and fathers making impossible choices every day – skipping meals to feed their children, cutting back on essentials and still coming up short.
“We cannot stand by while families suffer. We are calling on the government to act now and to address the structural inequality driving food poverty.”
The hunger strikes are a direct challenge to policymakers, demanding urgent action to tackle food insecurity, which has reached crisis levels both in the UK and globally. Almost 30% of the world’s population faces food insecurity, with 14 million children suffering from severe malnutrition.
Hunger deepens inequality, drives conflict and displaces millions – yet the UK government’s recent cuts to foreign aid in favour of increased defense spending risk worsening global instability.
The Mothers Manifesto movement calls for systemic change: universal free school meals, an Essentials Guarantee for Universal Credit and stronger commitments to global food security, climate action and debt justice. By signing the Manifesto, joining hunger strikes and supporting the movement, people can take a stand against food poverty – both at home and worldwide.
The event coincides with the release of the Pink Paper, an evidence-based policy document highlighting the systemic failures that are exacerbating hunger in the UK and around the world.
Mothers, caregivers and allies are being urged to take part in their local hunger strikes, attend the Westminster demonstration, and sign the Manifesto to demand urgent action from those in power.
Emma Hopkins adds: “We need people across the UK to rise up and demand the changes that will make a real difference for families.
“This isn’t just about food – this is about justice for every mother and every child who deserves the security and support they need to thrive.”
For more information, to sign the Manifesto, or to join the hunger strike, visit:
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