The long summer school holiday is almost here and many parents will be thinking about the cost of feeding their children over the six weeks. The rising cost of groceries in supermarkets is putting a strain on many families' budgets.
With inflation rising as energy bills and petrol are among the highest risers, it's a challenging time. And with families struggling even with the help of free school meals, there is concern about the summer months.
In a bid to find out the costs of a basic lunchbox of a ham sandwich, a tube yoghurt, a packet of crisps and an apple, the Manchester Evening News visited Asda, Morrisons, Sainsbury's, Tesco, Aldi and Lidl and opted for own brand products where possible.
