Families skipping meals during holidays - charity
Summary
A charity called FareShare Sussex & Surrey says many families are skipping meals during the school holidays because they cannot get free school meals. The charity is asking people to donate money to help feed children and reduce food waste.Key Facts
- Families struggle to pay for extra food during the six-week school holidays when free school meals are not available.
- FareShare Sussex & Surrey is a charity that helps fight food poverty and saves surplus food from being wasted.
- The charity estimates parents spend an extra £200 per child on food during the holidays.
- Hospital admissions for malnutrition and nutrient deficiencies in the South East have increased significantly in recent years.
- Local authorities provide holiday food camps for children who receive free school meals, but these only cover some children.
- Steve, a FareShare warehouse manager, shared his experience of struggling to feed his family and encourages people to ask for help when needed.
- FareShare turns every £1 donated into enough food for four meals.
- The charity urges the public to support them with financial donations to meet growing food needs.
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