Summary
Families in Bradford are encouraged to enroll their children in a summer program that provides free meals and activities. The program targets children who receive free school meals or have special educational needs and is supported by the local council and government funding.
Key Facts
- Over 100 organizations will host summer activities and clubs in Bradford.
- The program, called the 'holiday hunger' program, offers free meals and activities.
- It targets children on free school meals or with special educational needs.
- Bradford Council partners with nearly 100 local groups for this initiative.
- The Yorkshire Academy of Creative Arts and Dance is one of the program providers.
- The program began as a pilot in 2018 and expanded in 2021.
- Footballer Marcus Rashford's campaign helped expand the program.
- The initiative aims to keep children active, teach new skills, and provide healthy meals.
