Published: Thursday 21 October 2021
The Council will be providing food vouchers for children who receive free school meals over the October half-term to support families and allow children to enjoy the well-deserved break.
Almost 4,000 young people will receive £15 vouchers, funded using our share of the £500m Housing Support Fund announced by the Government. These grants intend to help struggling families meet costs for daily needs such as food, clothing and utilities.
Kensington and Chelsea Council’s Lead Member for Family and Children’s Services, Cllr Josh Rendall, said:
"Half-term should be a time for our local children to socialise, play and enjoy a break from school. We’re committed to supporting children during these particularly challenging times and by allocating £55k from our share of the Housing Support Fund, as we did last year, families who might otherwise struggle will receive £15 per child throughout the week. This will ensure they can focus on what matters most to them without worrying about food."
Families should contact their children's schools if they believe they're eligible for the scheme.