Bites #11: Sun’s out, school’s out – How charities are stepping up for summer
Description
What happens to struggling families when school meals stop over the summer - and how are UK charities filling the gap?
In this week’s Bites episode, Tim and Piers dive into the hidden pressures of the school holidays and spotlight the charities working hard to provide free food, clubs, trips and vital support for families.
From Feeding Families in Gateshead to Summer Spud Club in Jersey, plus new grants, youth jobs, and no-stigma food support—this episode’s packed with quick, practical examples of how the sector shows up when it counts.
So if you’re working on, funding, or just curious about holiday support programmes, this one’s for you.
Chapters: (00:47 ) Holiday hunger and the HAF programme(01:35 ) Scottish free meals scheme(02:39 ) Feeding Families – holiday hunger packs(03:08 ) Caring Cooks – hot meals and Summer Spud Club(03:46 ) Family Action’s summer trips(04:22 ) Theatres, museums, pop-ups: finding free fun(05:08 ) Summer skills and youth job programmes(06:10 ) Tesco’s donation bags and Stronger Starts(07:18 ) Household Support Fund and where to apply(08:39 ) Final thoughts – and tell us what you’re up to!Useful Links:
🍽️ Holiday Activities and Food Programme (England)🥔 Caring Cooks – Summer Spud Club (Jersey)📦 Feeding Families (Gateshead)🎉 Family Action Summer Fund🎭 Scottish Sun – 100+ Free Days Out Guide🛠️ London Youth – Summer Skills Grants💼 UK Youth – Summer Jobs Programme🛍️ Tesco Stronger Starts + FairShare Partnership💰 Household Support Fund Info
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