Jack Monroe | |
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 Monroe in 2015 | |
| Born | 17 March 1988 Southend-on-Sea, England |
| Education | Westcliff High School for Girls |
| Occupation(s) | Writer, journalist, campaigner |
| Years active | 2012–present |
| Known for | Blogger, cookbook author |
| Style | Budget |
| Children | 1 |
| Website | cookingonabootstrap |
Jack Monroe (born 17 March 1988) is a British food writer, journalist and activist known for campaigning on poverty issues, particularly hunger relief. She[a] initially rose to prominence when a post on her blog A Girl Called Jack (now renamed Cooking on a Bootstrap) went viral. She has published seven cookbooks that focus on "austerity recipes" and meals which can be made on a tight budget. She has written for publications such as The Echo, The Huffington Post and The Guardian.
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