A £30 voucher given to households eligible for free school meals at Christmas."

Source: https://www.chroniclelive.co.uk/news/cost-of-living/household-support-fund-grants-help-25904761

And if money is particularly tight, and your child is supported through free school meals, that nervousness becomes particularly acute as it becomes not just about keeping your child occupied, but about the additional costs too.

Source: https://www.burnleyexpress.net/news/opinion/columnists/burnley-mp-antony-higginbotham-column-school-holiday-activities-to-keep-your-kids-healthy-and-active-4242294

A separate FOI request submitted last year revealed that of a total 11,514 students (as of September 2021), 2,018 were accessing free school meals.

Source: https://www.manxradio.com/news/isle-of-man-news/number-of-children-on-free-school-meals-holds-steady/

By extending free school meals to more children in the next budget, the government could deliver a policy change that is popular with voters, targeted and timely.”

Source: https://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/home-news/free-school-meals-poll-future-b2291306.html

Councillor David Wilson, chair of Strathclyde Partnership for Transport's operations committee, says the district is the most generous local authority when it comes to criteria to qualify for free school travel.

Source: https://www.greenocktelegraph.co.uk/news/23572873.almost-1-300-school-pupils-get-school-free-inverclyde/?ref=rss

Earlier this year, the county council announced plans to create a free school for pupils with autism at the Sunshine Children's Centre in Poolbrook, Malvern.

Source: https://www.ledburyreporter.co.uk/news/23573495.new-principal-appointed-bankside-college-plans-open-school/?ref=rss

'Equally, he charged parents whose children were not entitled to free school meals for food, even though that food had all been obtained without charge.

Source: https://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-12798731/The-free-school-meals-swindler-Primary-school-deputy-headteacher-36-stole-tens-thousands-pounds-scam-involving-free-food-disadvantaged-pupils-facing-jail.html?ns_mchannel=rss&ns_campaign=1490&ito=1490

“Expanding universal free school meals to all primary school pupils was a key SNP commitment, and all P6 and P7 children should have been included from August last year.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/politics/free-school-meals-scots-primary-30322333

“I know from personal experience what a lifeline free school meals can be, but the shame of having to queue up separately for my lunch has stuck with me ever since,.

Source: https://www.dailyrecord.co.uk/news/scottish-news/mayor-london-sadiq-khan-calls-30902774

In one of the letters, a pupil wrote: "All we're asking for is free school meals for all primary schools in England.

Source: https://www.liverpoolecho.co.uk/news/liverpool-news/fighting-kids-who-go-hungry-27223898

In the letter to parents, it also outlined the criteria to be eligible for free school meals and support for parents struggling with debt.

Source: https://www.herefordtimes.com/news/features/farming/23270100.cost-living-crisis-hereford-academy-pupils-go-hungry/?ref=rss

It would top-up free school meal payments and extend to those on clothing grants in December when “most needed to address cost-of-living pressures”.

Source: https://www.glasgowtimes.co.uk/news/23884740.struggling-families-east-renfrewshire-receive-support-payment/?ref=rss

Kathryn Wakeham from Cardiff was helping on the free school uniform stand, and said high street prices were "astronomical", especially for PE kits, with many parents struggling to afford items such as football boots.

Source: https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-wales-66666405?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=KARANGA

Ms Bradley added: “Delaying the rollout of free school meals to all primary school children was a shameful decision.

Source: https://www.the-gazette.co.uk/news/23225327.delay-free-school-meals-primary-pupils-criticised/?ref=rss

Now while I have numerous issues with his planned ULEZ expansion, universal free school meals is such an uncomplicated good thing I'm hoping if London can do it the rest of England might follow suit.

Source: https://www.kentonline.co.uk/news/opinion/if-thatcher-was-the-milk-snatcher-isnt-khans-free-meals-p-282526/

Once complete, the investment will almost double the number of special free school places available across the country – from around 8,500 to 19,000 – ensuring all children receive a quality education, tailored to their needs.

Source: https://www.biggleswadetoday.co.uk/news/people/new-school-to-be-built-in-gamlingay-for-children-with-special-educational-need-and-disabilities-4275539

Schools currently get £2.41 per meal to fund the universal infant free school meals programme, but Mr Brine said many in his constituency paid £2.80 for each meal to the local supplier.

Source: https://www.expressandstar.com/news/uk-news/2023/04/25/ministers-actively-looking-into-funding-warning-on-infant-free-school-meals/

Sen. Eric Wimberger (R-Green Bay) previously questioned the need for free school meals on social media.

Source: https://wisconsinwatch.org/2023/04/as-one-in-eight-kids-go-hungry-and-schools-struggle-to-feed-kids-wisconsin-has-a-chance-to-turn-the-tables/

She criticized Lombardo for allocating funds to this program while blocking legislation to provide free school lunches for kids.

Source: https://www.reviewjournal.com/news/politics-and-government/nevada/fighting-for-these-children-lombardo-wants-to-fund-scholarships-2878987/

Speaking about Mr Khan's move to extend free lunchs in London, Naomi Duncan, Chief Executive of Chefs in Schools, said: “We welcome providing primary school children in London with free school meals.

Source: https://www.mirror.co.uk/news/politics/angela-rayner-admits-shed-love-30457096