Meal Vouchers To Be Given To Families During Half-Term
Written by HFM News on 8th October 2021
Children across Harborough who receive free school meals will be given a £15 meal voucher to make sure they don’t go hungry during October half term.
The move will also be extended to eligible children who are in early years education or have special educational needs.
The initiative across Leicestershire, which follows Marcus Rashford’s high profile campaign over free school meals during the pandemic, is set to cost £240,000 and will be taken from a £3.6 million pot of cash received from the Department of Work and Pension’s Household Support Fund.
Deputy council leader and cabinet lead member for children and families councillor Deborah Taylor said: “We know many people are struggling financially at the moment and are worried about how they will manage this winter on the back of a tough time following the coronavirus pandemic.
“Over the last year, the council stepped up to ensure those children and families who were most in need, got the support they needed.
“Once again, the council is stepping up to the plate and announcing a package of help to ensure no-one over the coming half-term goes without.”
North Northamptonshire and West Northamptonshire Councils are operating similar schemes.
