Bury to offer free school meals during half term

Bury council will provide food vouchers for almost 8,000 children over the half term holiday next week.

The £15 vouchers will be distributed from Monday 26 October, continuing our previous half-term and holiday support. Two thousand vulnerable children will be contacted directly and those eligible for free school meals should call 0161 253 5858.

Councillor Tamoor Tariq, cabinet member for children, young people and skills, said: “We’ve all seen Marcus Rashford’s campaign and I and my colleagues are equally concerned about children going hungry in this borough.

“Whether at school or at home, they need a square meal and the voucher scheme will make sure that almost 8,000 children will get the food they need over the holiday.

“It’s an extension of the packed lunches we provided at the start of lockdown and the food parcels we’re providing now for those who are self-isolating and away from school.

“Times are tough for many right now and we hope that this will help keep our young people healthy and their parents and carers supported.”