School Food Review statement on the expansion of free school mealsIssued September 2026Today many thousands more children across England will be fuelled for learning thanksto a free school meal. As organisations working in schools and with children, we knowthis is a huge boost for children and families.For too long, school food has been a source…
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Free school meals expansion – half of newly eligible parents don’t know they can get the meals
As the PM’s cost of living tour gets underway, a new survey from Child Poverty Action Group (CPAG) finds more than half of parents (55%) whose children will be newly eligible for free school meals (FSM) from September don’t know that they will qualify for the meals. The government expanded eligibility for FSM to all…
Submit your evidence to the APPG on Ending the Need for Food Banks on how the level of support offered by Universal Credit should be decided.
https://www.trussell.org.uk/our-work/changing-policy/inquiry In 2023 the Work and Pensions Select Committee carried out an inquiry into benefit levels in the UK. The final report pointed to “a wide range of evidence which suggests that benefit levels are too low, and that claimants are often not able to afford daily living costs”. Their recommendations included the government setting out a…
Hunger in the UK 2025
https://www.trussell.org.uk/news-and-research/publications/report/hunger-in-the-uk-2025 This research sets out compelling evidence that despite falling inflation, there has been no progress on hunger in the UK. There are concerning signs that the levels of hardship people are facing are deepening, and severe hardship is becoming entrenched in communities across the UK. Three separate reports sit alongside this publication exploring Hunger…
Unpacking the rising cost of essentials for low-to-middle income Britain
https://www.resolutionfoundation.org/publications/bare-necessities/ Essentials take up more of households’ total spending than they have in the past, with spending on essentials for low-income households increasing the most. A more essentials-heavy spending basket also left poorer families facing faster price growth in recent years. Higher energy costs, coupled with rapid food inflation, have led to hardship for many….
Some food banks will have different opening hours over Christmas
A quick reminder that some food banks will have different opening hours over Christmas. Please check your local food bank’s website or social media for any changes to their opening hours. And in case you need it, here’s some extra info on how you can get support… https://x.com/TrussellUK/status/1868255912789786735?s=19
The findings of the annual Emergency Food Network (EFN) Survey
Ahead of Wednesday’s Autumn Budget, Brighton and Hove Food Partnership is calling on the Government to prioritise policies that will end the need for food banks. The findings of the annual Emergency Food Network (EFN) Survey released today show 6,297 people a week are supported with emergency food from 60 locations across the city. This…
Universal Credit is falling short
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Government support extended to help struggling households with bills and essential costs over winter
https://www.gov.uk/government/news/government-support-extended-to-help-struggling-households-with-bills-and-essential-costs-over-winter Millions of vulnerable people to receive help this winter as the Work and Pensions Secretary extends the Household Support Fund £421 million boost for local authorities in England to help people most in need with the cost of their energy, food and water, with £79 million for devolved administrations
Free school meals
Does your child qualify? And what help is there during school holidays?
https://www.moneysavingexpert.com/family/free-school-meals/ If you’re on certain benefits, including Universal Credit and Child Tax Credit, your child may be able to get free school meals during term time – as well as free support during the school holidays. This guide covers who’s eligible, what you’ll get, and how to apply. Crucially, you may need to apply for…