Marcus Rashford: Boy, 12, helps 300 families with food parcels

A 12-year-old footballer has helped raise enough money to feed 300 families over Christmas, after being inspired by Marcus Rashford.

Jack Maltby-Smith, from Rushden, raised more than £5,000 for the boxes which are distributed through local schools after seeing the England striker's campaign about free school meals in school holidays.

"It makes me a bit emotional, to be honest," the Northampton Town academy player said. "I just feel so proud."

One woman who received a food parcel said: "It restores your faith in humanity, knowing that there is people that care."

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