Carly Burd had a simple but powerful mission: to help struggling families by growing free fruits and vegetables on her land. Over time, her efforts fed more than 1,600 people hit hard by the rising cost of living. But one morning, she woke up to devastation—her land had been salted, leaving it barren and unfit for growing anything.
This cruel act has left people both heartbroken and outraged. Carly, visibly emotional, shared her plight on TikTok, saying, “Everything I’ve planted won’t grow, and I can’t replant because the salt has ruined the soil.” Her tears revealed the countless hours of backbreaking work that went into cultivating her garden, only to see it destroyed in one malicious moment.
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Carly’s initiative, A Meal on Me With Love, was a lifeline for pensioners, low-income families, and others hit hardest by rising costs. She transformed her garden into a thriving source of free organic food, providing essential supplies and fresh produce to those in need.
The timing couldn’t be worse. As inflation grips the UK, many are struggling to make ends meet. Energy and food prices are soaring, but wages haven’t kept pace. Carly’s project offered hope—and now, that hope has been dealt a crushing blow.
Despite the heartbreak, Carly remains determined to continue her work. Her resilience has inspired an outpouring of support. People flooded her TikTok comments, offering help and encouragement. One person wrote, “How can we help you rebuild?”
A GoFundMe campaign was quickly launched to restore Carly’s efforts, raising an incredible £170,000 ($212,000) at the time of writing. The donations include a generous £2,000 ($2,500) from Steven Bartlett, host of the Diary of a CEO podcast.
On the campaign page, Carly shared more about her work: “I transformed my garden into an allotment to provide free organic fruit, vegetables, and essentials to those on benefits, pensioners, and low-income families. Each household receives a box with enough food for everyone.”
While the damage to her garden is devastating, Carly’s spirit is unshaken. Her supporters, inspired by her generosity, believe she’ll find a way to rebuild and continue helping those in need.
As one commenter put it, “The kindness you’ve shown will come back to you a hundredfold. Don’t give up!”
If you’re as moved as the thousands who’ve already donated, consider supporting Carly’s GoFundMe campaign or sharing her story to help her bounce back. Together, we can ensure that one cruel act won’t stop her incredible mission to feed the hungry.
