On Monday, MK Food Bank will be attempting GUINNESS WORLD RECORDS title for the longest line of food cans.
The attempt will take place on World Food Day on Monday 16th October, in and around Campbell Park, Central Milton Keynes.
The local independent charity is mobilising the whole of Milton Keynes to help achieve this.
Approximately 100 businesses, 20 schools, 30 churches and faith groups, 50 community organisations and 25 charities are involved, with an additional 11,000 cans funded by the general public.
The event will provide more than half of the canned food that MK Food Bank needs for an entire year.
The route will be divided into 25 metre-long sections, which local groups have adopted. So far over 250 groups are involved, among them businesses, churches, schools, sports teams (including MK Dons and Aston Martin F1), shops, banks, charities, emergency services and even a motorcycle club.
Pledges of cans so far equate to nearly 100,000 – more than double the current record – and enough to create a line longer than 7km. The line will culminate in a giant ‘MK’ spelt out in cans.
During the first half of 2023, demand increased by almost 40% on the same period as last year and the number of households receiving support doubled. Every single day, the Food Bank needs a minimum of 4,500 food items, £530 and 55 volunteer hours just to keep open.
As well as business and community groups taking part, the public will also be invited to play their part by funding 5, 10 or 20 cans to add to the line. More information can be found here - MK Can | Localgiving
In return, they will be able to participate in a celebration event on the day, where they can “walk the line” and enjoy a range of entertainments along the way.
