32 Seconds to Make a Difference

Watch Stephen Fry’s Moving Reading of Georgie Jones’ Poem and Join the Movement to Support Local Food Banks

A few seconds is all it takes to make a big difference for families in need.

BanktheFood is proud to launch the 32 Seconds campaign with the incredible Stephen Fry, who brings to life a powerful poem by spoken-word artist Georgie Jones. In just 32 seconds, you can download the BanktheFood app and be connected instantly to the needs of your local food bank. With the app, you’ll know exactly what to donate, helping us bring essential food and supplies to people facing food insecurity across the UK.

Watch the video, download the app, and lend your voice. Together, we can make a difference.

Watch the video

Click play to hear Stephen Fry share Georgie Jones’ poem, reminding us all how a small amount of time can have a lasting impact.

32 Seconds by Georgie Jones
(www.instagram.com/georgie_jonez)

On average,
It takes 7 minutes to drink a cup of coffee, 5 to change a lightbulb and about 3 and a half to inflate a balloon and twist it into a poodle.

There are variables, of course;
The temperature of the coffee, whether or not the bulb requires a ladder, the intricacy and complexity of your desired poodle.

It took me 32 seconds to download BanktheFood app
15 more to learn that my local food bank is in urgent need of tea bags and tinned veg and UHT milk. That’s a total of 48 seconds and probably less than 10 tiny taps from the app store to now.

It’ll take you 32 seconds to download BanktheFood app,
15 more to find yourself on the receiving end of a prescriptive list of little bits you can chuck in your trolley on the next shop you’d planned to do anyway.

So, let’s say you’d started when I said the word average, you’d have had it done by now with time to spare.

Take Action in 32 Seconds

Here’s how you can make an impact with BanktheFood:

1. Download the App – In only 32 seconds, you can have the BanktheFood app ready on your phone. It’s free and available on App Store and Google Play.
2. Get Connected to Your Local Food Bank – Instantly see what your local food bank needs most urgently, so you can make a donation that truly helps.
3. Record the Poem and Share – We’d love to hear your voice too! Record yourself reading Georgie Jones’ poem and share it on social media with the hashtag #32Seconds Don’t forget to tag @BanktheFood so we can amplify your message!
4. Email Your Video to Us – Send your recording to our press team at pressoffice@bankthefood.org, and we may feature your video on our channels!

Let’s join together to support food banks this holiday season, one download and one donation at a time.

Thank you for being part of the 32 Seconds movement.