Wales extends free school meals during April & May holidays
The Welsh Government has made £9 million available to offer eligible pupils a free school meal up until the end of May half term holiday, including all bank holidays during this period.
The announcement came on International School Meals Day (9th March), which is celebrated annually to raise awareness of the importance of healthy eating and children’s well-being.
Minister for Education and Welsh Language, Jeremy Miles said: “Many families across Wales are feeling the impact of rising prices and the cost-of-living crisis. I hope extending free school holiday provision until May half term will give those eligible piece of mind.
“We know that food has a huge impact on concentration and children’s overall well-being. I want children and young people to be able to enjoy their school holidays and not have to worry about being hungry.
"This new announcement alongside the news that three million meals have been served up though Universal Primary Free School Meals shows our continued commitment that no child should go hungry.”