Newcastle City Council has announced it will provide families with ongoing support during the February half term. The types of support include fun activities for children and the option of a healthy meal, part of the council's efforts amid the cost of living crisis.
17,000 children in the city will have vouchers distributed to them during the half term through the Household Support Fund, and they will massively benefit from this provision of a free, healthy meal which they may not otherwise get.
Furthermore, children who are eligible for free school meals can visit a Winter Wellbeing Hub. These are council funded venues across the community where children can get a nutritious meal, whilst also taking part in exciting activities at the same time.
