The idea
This project collaborates with schools in Holbeach and surrounding villages to support children who are eligible for free school meals during term time but may face food insecurity during the summer holidays. By identifying those in need, the initiative provides tokens that children can use at participating local sandwich shops and cafes to access fresh, nutritious meals. The project not only ensures that these children receive proper nourishment but also supports the local economy by reimbursing the participating businesses for their contributions.
What we'll deliver
- More than 100 meals each week during the school summer holiday
Why it's a great idea
- Alleviates food insecurity among disadvantaged children during school holidays.
- Ensures children maintain access to nutritious meals outside of term time, supporting their health and well-being.
- Strengthens community ties by engaging local schools and businesses in a collaborative support system.
- Stimulates the local economy by directing funds to participating sandwich shops and cafes.
- Provides a dignified, token-based system that empowers children to choose their meals freely.
- Builds on a proven and sustainable model for future initiatives addressing child hunger during school breaks.
Steps to get it done
- Working with schools to identify families
- Distributing tokens via schools
- Collecting tokens and paying businesses
