Yellow stickers and fridge hacks: How to feed children for less in the holidays
Summary
Parents in the UK are finding ways to manage food costs during the summer holidays when children eat more meals at home. Rising food prices are making it tougher, so parents like Evelyn, Laura, and Colette use strategies like buying discounted food and planning meals carefully.Key Facts
- Food prices in the UK have risen by 4.5% compared to June last year.
- Manchester City Council provides £50 vouchers to help some families with food costs during the holidays.
- Parents are preparing for summer by buying discounted food early and storing it in freezers.
- Some families receive free school meals during the term but need to budget creatively during the holidays.
- Families are using local community resources, like food pantries, to get affordable food.
- Wage increases have been offset by rising living costs like rent and childcare, leaving many families not much better off.
- Charities warn that current financial aid is insufficient to assist all struggling households.
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