HOLIDAY ACTIVITY FOOD PROGRAMME PROVIDING 25,000 FREE SUMMER MEALS IN SALFORD

More than 25,000 free meals have been enjoyed by young people this summer in Salford.

It has all been provided as part of the summer Holiday Activities Food (HAF) Programme.

This sees children aged from four to 16-year-olds in Salford and eligible for free school meals are taking party in a summer of fun.

Councillor Sharmina August, Lead Member for Inclusive Economy, Anti-Poverty and Equalities at Salford City Council recently visited Salford Red Devils Foundation camp at Eccles college and said:

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“It’s amazing to see people come in free of charge, have a healthy meal, as well as do a really healthy activity.

“It’s so important, we know so many children who have free school meals across the city, it’s their only nutritious they have across the day. We want to make sure across the holidays nobody loses out on that.

“Over the summer holidays we’re providing over 25,000 nutritious meals to children, to make sure they don’t lose out. It is fantastic to see first-hand and I’m so proud of all the people and agencies involved. They are a credit to this city.

“In addition to the many fun activities taking place as part of the programme HAF programme  our Citywide Services and Operational Teams will prepare and deliver over 25,000 meals to over 60 sites across the city to ensure children and young people have a healthy meal.

“It’s also a great opportunity to make friends and try something new.”

 

The HAF programme runs throughout the year at Easter, summer and winter holidays and you can see what’s happening throughout the year at the HAF page.