Everything you need to know about getting free school meals and vouchers in the school holidays and if they are offered in your area.
Free school meals are a lifeline for many families. And those who are eligible to the school meals during term time might also qualify for extra help during the school holidays.Those who live in an area which provides help can get free meals, free activities and even free cash to help with your childcare costs.
Councils in Cambridgeshire, Herefordshire and Gloucestershire are offering £15 food vouchers per child, per week, during the school holidays.In Wandsworth, £20 vouchers per week, per child are being issued. The Holiday Activities and Food programme is aimed at school children from reception to year 11 age who receive benefits-related free school meals.
As a minimum, each local authority must provide the equivalent of six weeks' of support per year to all eligible children, but many councils offer more. This is split over each of the long school holidays.Again, what is exactly available will vary, so contact your local council to find out about the HAF in your area.
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