Holiday hunger: Thousands of children relying on crowdfunding to eat after government pulls backing - ITV News
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Andy Parkinson, from food charity FareShare said: “We’re providing up to 1500 (meals) a day through this program, so that’s 1500 kids who are getting food from us - I would say that’s just scratching the surface really.”
The government says the £9m it is spending will provide meals and activities for 50,000 children.
But DfE figures state there are 1.1 million children on free school meals.
In response, the DfE said: "This year we invested £9 million in summer holiday clubs, providing activities and hot meals for disadvantaged children.