It is designed to support those who do not qualify for government-funded free school meals
An extra 900 young people in Stockport will receive a free lunchtime meal over the school year thanks to a new initiative.
It is aimed at children and young adults aged between seven and 18 years old who are living in the borough and attending an education setting this academic year, and whose parents or carers are in receipt of local Council Tax support and/or housing benefit.Children who live in Stockport but attend a school or college outside the borough are eligible for the scheme.
Councillor Jilly Julian, cabinet member for finance and resources at Stockport Council, said: “We know that back to school time puts an additional strain on families already struggling financially, so I hope that the School Meal Support Scheme will help to make a difference to many of our residents. According to government figures, 23.8 percent of pupils are eligible for free school meals in the UK, up from 22.5 percent in 2022. This amounts to more than two million pupils in total.
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