The Mother’s Day Picnic for Change is a visually impactful, family-friendly public action designed to touch the heart and draw attention to the escalating crisis of food insecurity — in the UK and globally.

Millions of people are already affected, with women and children most at risk. This crisis is being driven by inequality and the climate and nature crises, and its impacts are being felt by families everywhere.

This event calls for an emergency response equal to the scale of the crisis.
We have the solutions.
Now we need action.

The picnic brings together families, children and collaborating organisations to show shared concern, solidarity and a united call for change — joyful in tone, but serious in message.

• Short talks

• A gentle procession

• A Picnic Without Food

The tone will be hopeful, welcoming and family-friendly, while clearly communicating the seriousness of the issue and the call to action. Children are central to the event — both symbolically and practically — and activities will be designed to be playful, inclusive and low-pressure.

Now entering our fourth year of action, we will once again be carrying out regional Mothers’ Hunger Strikes across the UK. These local strikes will see mothers taking part in their own communities, raising awareness and calling for the urgent change our families need.

Following these regional actions, mothers who are able will continue the strike with a further five days outside Parliament—bringing our demands directly to the Government and standing together in determined, peaceful protest.

Thanks to our incredible recent fundraiser, we now have the means to support any mothers or supporters who wish to join our campaign—whether in London or within their local area. The five-day hunger strike at Parliament is optional, and mothers are welcome to join for any length of time.

Alongside mothers choosing to strike, we are also looking for volunteers to help with logistics and media support. We would love to hear from you.

Join us and make your voice heard in a safe, compassionate action led by mothers standing together in solidarity.