Graduate wins award for self-made food bank

Aishah Ahmed, a young graduate, has won a British Citizen Award for establishing her own food bank, Aishah's Food Charity, while pursuing a law degree. Inspired by her father's altruism in providing free meals, Ahmed launched the charity in 2023 as a hot meal food bank in Weston-super-Mare. With support from volunteers and partnerships with supermarkets, the charity has expanded to offer additional items like sleeping bags and tents, embodying Ahmed's commitment to helping those in need.