Helping to deliver almost 1,000 Free lunches to Warwickshire Children

For those that may be unaware, the HAF programme is a free, government-funded program open to children who are eligible for benefits-related free school meals that provides those children with access to activities and healthy meals during the Easter, Christmas, and summer holidays. 

We have worked with Warwick Council to deliver almost 1,000 free school meals to children who may otherwise miss out as part of our commitment to support food justice. Alongside the work done with Warwickshire County Council on the HAF programme, we have also worked with local councils to provide gift cards to those families needing more support during the summer holidays. The gift cards can be used to purchase essential groceries from any Your Co-op Food store. 

Since 2021, our incredible colleague volunteers have helped to deliver meals to over 90,000 children across the Midcounties region and have played an integral role each year with the Society’s Christmas Food Bank Appeal. Last year, over £25,000 was raised Your Co-op Food stores, with the funds being distributed to local food bank partners to help provide essential support at a time when community food banks see increased demand.