
Ahead of half term next week, DFL and their advisors have put together an A-Z list of London boroughs offering free schools meals.
See below borough by borough list of councils and places offering free meals this half term.
1. Barking and Dagenham
Food clubs run by the LBBD council:
- There is a food club at William Bellamy Children’s Centre in Frizlands Lane, Dagenham, open every Monday from 11am to 4pm. Telephone 020 8724 1983.
- There is a second at Marks Gate Community Hub in Rose Lane open Wednesdays from 11am and 1pm. Email cfc.mg@lbbd.gov.uk
- A third is at the Sue Bramley Children’s Centre in Bastable Avenue, Barking, which runs between 12pm and 2pm on Fridays. Call 020 8724 1983.
- There is a fourth club at Barking Learning Centre in Town Square which is open on Tuesdays from 12pm to 4pm. Telephone 020 8724 8725.
Foodbanks:
- Dagenham food bank at 104 New Road (020 8595 0122)
- Barking food bank, which operates out of Elim Church in Axe Street. Telephone 0208 617 0660
2. Barnet
Parents of children who receive free school meals will be offered £15 food vouchers through their schools to cover for the half term break.
Foodbanks:
- Chipping Barnet foodbank:
if you or anyone you know will struggle with food during half term this week, we want to help. On Tuesday during our normal session (12pm and 2pm), we will also be offering food parcels to families to help provide lunches during half term. You will not need a voucher for this, please just private message us on Facebook or send us an email at: info@chippingbarnet.foodbank.org.uk and we will provide you with more information on how and when to pick up your food.
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
- Theo's Cafe - 12 Plantagenet Road, EN5 5JG
Theo's Cafe and Grill strongly believe that no child should ever go hungry, so we are supporting #endchildfoodpoverty campaign. This half-term, we are offering free school meals for any child who needs it. Simply pop in between 2-4 pm from Monday 26th October to Friday 30th October.
You can choose from Set 1 (egg, sausage, bacon, hash brown, and beans), anything from the Kids menu, or a sandwich.
- The Wilds - The Wilds 27 East Barnet Road EN4 8RN
email thewildscafe@gmail.com(link sends e-mail)
- Pinch of Salt - 249 East Barnet Road EN4 8SS
call 02084492216, email pinchofsaltbistro@gmail.com
- Grillax - 11 Church Hill Road EN4 8S
- Radhuni Indian Restaurant - 6-8 Hampden Square N14 5JR
- Day of the Raj - 15 Bittacy Hill Mill Hill East NW7 1HS Tues-Sun 5pm-7pm
- Going Greek –
- cookwithlauren_
This half term if you are in the Barnet area and in need, please contact us for help, no judgments, Spaghetti Bolognese & salad, Chicken pie, Hearty Chicken soup, and Vegetable Pasta Bake. Hero Support Team
3. Bexley
Foodbanks:
- Avery Hill Christian Fellowship (Southspring, Sidcup, DA15 8EA) (Tuesday 10am to 12 noon, Thursday 12 noon to 3pm)
- New Community Church (24 Station Road, DA25 7DU) (Monday (not Bank Holidays) 11am to 1pm, Tuesday 12.30pm to 3pm)
- Queen Street Baptist Church (Queen Street, Erith, DA8 1RP) (Wednesday 10am to 1pm, Saturday 10am to 1pm)
- Trinity Baptist Church (Broadway, Bexleyheath, DA6 7A) (Monday (not Bank Holidays) 1pm to 3.30pm, Friday 10.30am to 12.30pm)
Telephone 07932 431350
Website Bexley foodbank
Email info@bexley.foodbank.org.uk
- Sladegreen Food Bank (St Augustine’s Church Hall, Slade Green Road, Erith, DA8 2LW) 9.30am to 6.30pm Monday to Friday)
Telephone 07538 300768
Email sladegreenbiglocal@outlook.com
4. Brent
Parents of children eligible for Free School Meals will be able to collect a £15 food voucher from Brent Council to help children get a meal every day next week.
- Parents should go to Wembley Library at:
- Brent Civic Centre, Engineers Way, Wembley Park, Wembley HA9 0FJ
- Wednesday 28th October from 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Thursday 29th October from 10.30am - 12.30pm
- Friday 30th October from 10.30am - 12.30pm
If families are suffering food hardship on Monday or Tuesday, Brent Council can assist with a Food Bank referral. Parents can contact Brent council on 0208 937 1234 for a temporary urgent food bank referral.
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
- Granville Community Kitchen will be open every Wednesday for food aid packages and cooked food for families only. The Granville, 140 Carlton Vale, NW6 5HE
If you would like a free hot meal you can collect, it from 2pm every Wednesday. Deliveries are also available. Food aid is also available on Fridays from 6pm.
Contact granvillecommunitykitchen@gmail.com or call 07952 616 352.
5. Bromley
Bromley council rule out Free school meals for the half Terms, except for those children who are already on Free school Meals.
6. Camden
Camden Council: issuing vouchers directly to the Family;
- A family with one child is £15 vouchers
- A family of two or 3 children £35.
- A family of 4+ children £50.
7. Croydon
Croydon Council is only providing for those children who are already on the free school meals, and those that struggling to contact the office through the education enquires.
If your family receives free school meals and are struggling during half term, contact the school’s team to apply for supermarket vouchers.
Email: educationenquiries@croydon.gov.uk
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
For a safe and social distanced pick up, Bombaylicious advises you to place your orders for pick up between 4- 6pm, Tuesday to Friday throughout this half term.
Children under the age of 12 must be accompanied by an adult.
145 Brighton Road, Coulsdon
Call 020 8660 8915
Schools:
- Broadmead Primary School, part of The Pioneer Academy, has teamed up with Nourish Catering to provide the free of charge lunches for families of students from Monday to Wednesday of the half term break.
The initiative is aimed at providing the meal for students and their parents to take the weight off families, after some parents asked the school for referrals to food banks.
8. Ealing
Ealing Council donated to the food bank and asking the businesses and some organisations to also help by donating to the food banks.
9. Enfield
A statement regarding Enfield Council’s policy can be found on the council website:
‘Enfield Council is working with schools in the borough to ensure no child goes hungry over the October half term.
The parents of children who receive free school meals will be offered food vouchers through their schools to ensure their children do not go hungry during the half term break.’
https://new.enfield.gov.uk/news-and-events/enfield-council-extends-free-school-meals-scheme-o/
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
- Cooking Champions
Email info@cookingchampions.net leave your phone number and we will ring you to go through a quick and easy referral process.
https://www.facebook.com/cookingchampions/
- Exodus YouthWorx UK
‘We are offering emergency food packages to assist families over half term,
If you live in Enfield and this would be of help to you, please contact us on tara.hanna@exodusyouthworx.london’
10. Greenwich
A statement regarding Greenwich Council’s policy can be found on the council website:
The council said: "Royal Greenwich is ensuring that regular meals are provided for children and young people within the borough during the school holidays, through funding the Holiday Meals mobile kitchen.”
"Meals are served at multiple locations across the borough, meaning that nutritious meals are readily available and families continue to receive support outside of school term time."
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
- Meridian adventure play centre
Thames St, Greenwich, London SE10 9BX
Tuesday 27th (2pm)
Thursday 29th (2pm)
- Plumstead adventure play centre
Blendon Terrace, London SE18 7RS
Tuesday 27th (2pm)
Thursday 29th (2pm)
- Woolwich library
35 Wellington St, Woolwich, London SE18 6HQ
Monday 26th (12 – 1)
Tuesday 27th (12 -1)
Wednesday 28th (12-1)
Thursday 29th (12-1)
Friday 30th (12-1)
- Glyndon adventure playground
Monday 26th (1- 2)
Glyndon adventure play centre
Elmley St, Plumstead, London SE18 7NN
Wednesday 28th (1-2)
- Coldharbour adventure playground
The Course, Coldharbour Estate, London SE9 3JB
Monday 26th (2pm)
Thursday 29th (2pm)
- Woolwich Adventure play centre
Pett St, Woolwich, London SE18 5NZ
Friday 30th (2pm)
11. Hackney
A statement regarding Hackney Council’s policy can be found on the council website:
Hackney Council will support Marcus Rashford’s campaign and ensure that no child goes hungry this half-term.
Families whose child is normally eligible for free school meals and who are struggling this half-term should contact the Council's Early Help Team on 020 8356 3000.
https://education.hackney.gov.uk/content/apply-free-school-meals
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
- 215 Hackney
215 Hackney: 215 Stoke Newington High Street, N16 0LH. Meals for collection Mon-Fri via online booking at 215hackney.co.uk. Write ‘free school meals’ in the comments section between 9am - 4.30pm.
- Chick ‘n’ Sours
390 Kingsland Road, Dalston, E8 4AA. Meals for collection on Friday. Anyone who usually would receive a free school meals can direct message @chicknsours on Instagram or email hello@chickensours.co.uk
- Friends of Ours:
61 Pitfield Street, Hoxton, N1 6BU. Meals for collection Mon-Fri, between 8am - 4pm.
- Holy Trinity Hoxton Church:
Bletchley Street, Hoxton, N1 7QG. Hot meals for collection/eat via text /Whatsapp on 07405226030. Write ‘save a plate’ on Wednesday and Friday between 8am - 11am and 4pm-7pm.
- Padella Shoreditch:
1 Phipp St, Hackney, London, EC2A 4PS. Pasta kits for collection, Mon-Fri from Midday.
- Randy’s Wing Bar
Queen Elizabeth Olympic Park, 28 East Bay Lane, Here East, E15 2GW. Meals for collection/ eat in via email on randyswingbar.co.uk. Mon-Fri between 2pm and 4pm.
- The Waterhouse Project
Mare Street, E8 4RP. Walk-in/Drop-in service. No need to let the restaurant know beforehand.
- The Pembury Tavern
Teaming up with ACE Pizza to offer free meals for kids between 4pm-6pm Mon-Fri. In addition, £1 from every pizza sold during the week will be donated to Hackney Food Bank.
Hackney residents can collect a free kids lunches from the Yellow Warbler Coffee from 12pm-2pm, Monday to Friday during half term. If you would prefer to get in touch privately, email stewart@yellowwarbler.coffee
The in-house restaurant @StudioKitchenN1 will be providing free meals for Hackney children during half term. They will be ready and waiting for collection from 11am-12pm, Monday to Friday.
Free packed lunches are available from 26-30 October, Monday to Friday, for collection 12pm-1pm. No questions asked. Each packed lunch will consist of a ham or cheese roll, piece of fruit, box of raisins, yoghurt, crisps and fruit juice.
Free packed lunches for kids who need it from Monday to Sunday during half term. Just swing by and pick up a bag, no questions asked.
12. Hammersmith and Fulham
A statement regarding Enfield Council’s policy can be found on the council website:
Hammersmith & Fulham Council will give every pupil in need free meal vouchers for next week’s half term break.
If your family is in crisis this half term, you can also call our Community Aid Network hotline on Freephone 0800 145 6095 or email can@lbhf.gov.uk
Places providing free meals for kids in half term
Free kids meals for locals to the Hammersmith and Tavistock Square branches from 12pm-5pm, 26 Oct-1 Nov. Each outlet will be offering 25 free meals a day with four chicken wings, fries and a soda. Just walk in and say you would like a free kids meal
Giving out 1,000 free, healthy lunches to children over half-term from their pubs in Hammersmith, Surbiton and Kingston. Email lunch@bigsmokebrew.co.uk to let them know how many meals you need.
Kids eat free this half term (26-30 Oct) with a full paying adult between 12pm-6pm. Available for children aged 12 and under. Pre-booking is not essential but is advised.
- Brownie Box
‘Growing up in South Africa our school didn't offer lunch, but my Mom made us lunch every day and if she didn't we had lunch money. It is unfathomable to think that kids will go hungry during half term. If you rely on free school meals and are in need this week please get in touch. We will be offering free school lunches from Tuesday to Saturday this week. Please contact us and let us know. Email hello@browniebox.co.uk, DM or call the shop during business hours (8:30-5:30) on 0207 373 9111.’
https://www.facebook.com/brownieboxlondon/
- Lancaster Gate Hotel
12:00 - 14:00 next Monday - Friday to get your free lunch. #FreeSchoolMeal’
Address: 66 Lancaster Gate, Bayswater, London W2 3NA
13. Haringey
Foodbanks:
- Gospel Centre Church
Address: Gospel Centre Church, Wightman Rd, Harringay Ladder, London N8 0LT
Number: Steve Hill 07981 575 819
Email: gospelcfoodbank@gmail.com
Days Open
Sundays 11.30am-1pm
Tuesdays 6.30-8.30pm
No voucher needed. (covers N4, N8 and N22)
- Hornsey Food Bank
Address: Campsbourne School, off Nightingale Lane, Haringey, London, N8 7AF.
Email: wearehornsey@gmail.com
Days Open: Thursdays from 11 am to 1 pm
Anyone can come – no vouchers or referrals are needed.
- Stroud Green Foodbank (Holy Trinity Church)
Address: Holy Trinity, Stapleton Hall Rd,Stroud Green, London N4 4RR
Number: Dennis 07469 952 112 or 020 8348 9181
Email: htfoodbank@gmail.com
Days Open: Sundays 1.30-3.30pm, Hours Open: 1:30pm-3:30pm
Voucher: Yes
Accessing a Voucher: Referral needed and emailed to Holy Trinity. Client then attends on Sunday
Archive Notes (LF)
http://www.holytrinityfoodbank.org.uk/
- Derby Hall Foodbank
Address: Transformation Church
425-431 West Green Rd, West Green London, N15 3PJ
Number: 020 8826 0674/6740
07387 176 124
Email info@transformationchurchglobal.com
Days Open: Wednesdays 4-6pm
No voucher required
- CARIS
Address: St Ann's Church Hall, Avenue Road, N15 5JH
Number: Tonya 07498 628 394
Email info@carisharingey.org.uk
Days Open: Tuesdays
No vouchers required, but must be Haringey resident with children and no recourse to public funds,
- Bounds Green Food Bank
Address: St Michael's Hall, 37 Bounds Green Road, N22 8HE
Number: 07933 680 869
Email: boundsgreenmutualaid@gmail.com
Days Open: Monday 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 2pm-4pm
Thursday 2pm-4pm
https://www.boundsgreenfoodbank.org/
No vouchers needed, just turn up
- Haringey Community Foodbox at the Commerce Rd Community Centre
Address: 52 Commerce Road,
Wood Green
N22 8EP
Number: 07811 678 128 - you must live in Haringey and be in emergency need of food to access the service. Contact name: Reda Khelladi
Email: HFHCommunityFoodBoxAdmin@homesforharingey.org
Days Open: Monday to Friday, Hours Open 11am-4pm
Voucher: Needed
Accessing a Voucher
speak to Reda Khelladi to access a voucher on 07811 678 128
- Bounds Green Food Bank
Address: St Michael's Hall, 37 Bounds Green Road, N22 8HE
Number: 07933 680 869
Email: boundsgreenmutualaid@gmail.com
Days Open: Monday 6pm-8pm
Tuesday 2pm-4pm
Thursday 2pm-4pm
https://www.boundsgreenfoodbank.org/
Voucher: Not needed, just turn up
- Antwerp Arms (referral needed from citizens advice)
Hot Meals
Address: Antwerp Arms, 168-170, Church Rd N17 8AS
Number: 0783 121 9032 or 0777 390 7288
Email mab.prospect@Tiscali.co.uk
Days Open :Tuesday and Thursday for deliveries
Voucher: No - but referral needed from Citizen's Advice. Yes. N17 area only, isolated and over 50yrs old
Accessing a Voucher
Please call 0783 121 9032 or 0777 390 7288 for referral
https://www.antwerparms.co.uk/
- St Francis de Sales Church
Food supplies
Address: St Francis de Sales Catholic Infant and Junior School,
Church Road,
Tottenham,
N17 8AZ
Number: 0208 808 3554
Email: tottenham@rcdow.org.uk
Days Open: Monday, Hours Open: Monday 3-5pm
Voucher: No
Fresh and dry food for collection. Limited to first 60
people. Donations can be dropped at the door any afternoon.
- Haringey Play Association
Thurs 11am-12pm for fresh veg and dried food
Thurs 3-4pm for fresh cooked meals to take away.
Sat 11am-12pm Sandwiches, fresh and dried food
Address: Somerford Grove Adventure Playground, Park Lane Close
N17 0HL
Number: 020 8808 0533 or 07736 973 668
Email: sereena@haringey-play.org.uk, tam@haringey-play.org.uk, sianead@haringey-play.org.uk
Days Open: Thurs 11am-12pm for fresh veg and dried food Thurs 3-4pm for fresh cooked meals to take away. Sat 11am-12pm Sandwiches, fresh and dried food
Location is hard to find. Follow road right to end and follow bend. Open to all, no questions asked
Voucher: No
- The Wellside, Holy Trinity
Address: Philip Ln, Tottenham, London N15 4GZ
Number: 0208 801 3021
Email: vicar@holytrinitytottenham.org
Days Open: Saturdays 1-2pm, Hours Open: Saturdays 1-2pm
Voucher: No
Voucher: No voucher needed
- Freedom's Ark
Address: Tottenham Town Hall N15 4RY
Number: Tonye Philemon
0208 493 0050
Email: info@freedomsark.org
Days Open: Mondays, Wednesday and Friday 5pm. Saturday 3pm.
Voucher: No
Accessing a Voucher
- St Johns The Evangelist Church - Soup Kitchen
Meals and food supplies
Address: St John the Evangelist, Brownswood Park
Queen’s Drive
London
N4 2LW
Number: 0208 809 6111
Email: soupkitchen@sjebp.com
vicar@sjebp.com
Days Open:
Tues 6.30-8.30pm (hot food)
Fri 12-2pm (takeaway)
Sun 12-2pm (Hot food)
Voucher: No
- Castle Climbing Centre
Meals
Address: The Castle Climbing Centre, Green Lanes, N4 2HA
Number: 0208 706 0970
Email: northlondon@nationalfoodservice.uk
Days Open: Mon-Fri
Call the hotline on 0208 706 0970 and leave a voicemail
https://www.castle-climbing.co.uk/castle-food-service
- Muswell Hill Foodbank
Address: 68 Pembroke Rd N10 2HT
Number:020 8883 0434
Email: info@muswellhill.foodbank.org.uk
Days Open: Monday, Wednesday and Friday
Hours Open: Monday 12:30pm-2:30pm
Wednesday 11:30-1:30pm
Friday 11:30am-1:30pm
Voucher: Yes
Accessing a Voucher: Referral by evoucher One voucher per month. People can send someone to collect on their behalf with the appropriate voucher
- St Monica's Church
Food supplies (fresh food for collection)
Address: 1 Stonnard Rd N13 4 DJ
Number: 0208 886 9568
Email: palmersgreen@rcdow.org.uk
Days Open: Monday, Hours Open:Monday 3-5pm
Voucher: No
- Edible London Food Hub – Tottenham Hotspurs stadium, Alexandra Palace
London, Greater London, N4 1BX
07733330379
More:
IL BEBOS
2 Cheapside High Road null null Wood Green N22 6HJ
02088892684
https://www.ilbebos.co.uk/
- Bowes Café & Bistro
Myddleton Road, London, Greater London, N22 8NE
02086169173
- T on the Green
Lordship Lane, London, Greater London, N17 8NJ
https://www.tonthegreen.co.uk/
- Planet Youth
Sydney Road, London, Greater London, N10 2NL
- The Selby Centre
Selby Road, London, Greater London, N17 8JL
02088855499
https://www.selbytrust.co.uk/
- Fink’s Salt and Sweet
Mountgrove Road, London, Greater London, N5 2LT
02076847189
https://www.finks.co.uk/
- The Sauce
Highbury Park, London, Greater London, N5 1UA
02076831419
- Community Cook Up
Eric Allin Community Centre, Kenneth Robbins House, Northumberland Park, Londoin, N17 OQA
07734145375
- Just ‘Cos Catering Ltd
Farm Road, London, Greater London, N21 3JD
02083640209
https://www.justcoscatering.co.uk/
- Time to Help UK
Fore Street, London, Greater London, N9 0NU
02032391111
timetohelp.org.uk
14. Harrow
- Hope and Hampers (Roxborough road, Thrush Green)
20-28 Thrush Green, Harrow HA2 6EZ
- Rumble tumble
Sovereign Place, Harrow, Greater London, HA1 2FW
02084278847
https://www.rumble-tumble.com/
- Red cup Café
Station Road, Harrow, Greater London, HA2 7SU
02088610007
- Little Darling Childcare
9 Baslow Cl, Harrow HA3 5JP
07932623852
http://www.little-darling.co.uk/
- Gamers food limited
11A Reading Rd, Northolt UB5 4PG
- Fudo Kitchens – Harrow
238A Streatfield Rd, Harrow HA3 9BX
02082060944
https://www.fudokitchen.co.uk/
15. Havering
Havering still giving out free school meal vouchers: https://www.time1075.net/163325-2-havering-council-free-school-meals/
Places offering free school meals:
- Tabla Restaurant Ilford
300-310 High Rd, Ilford IG1 1QW
02085144400
https://www.tabla-ilford.co.uk/
- Redbridge Council
Lynton House, Ilford
- Daily Bread pop up Café (Brentwood)
Claughton Way, Hutton, Brentwood CM13 1JS
+441277262864
- Barking Elim Christian Centre
Central Library, Axe St, Barking IG11 7LZ
02085912323
Stratsmore Group
- The Farm Community Kitchen (Leytonstone)
102 Cann Hall Rd, Leytonstone, London E11 3NH
+447895974729
16. Hillingdon
Hillingdon Council giving free school meals
Places offering free school meals:
- The Unit Gym
170 High St, Yiewsley, West Drayton UB7 7BE
01252542532
- NishkamSWAT
Jetha House, Hayes UB4 0JT
07977131113
http://www.nishkamswat.org/
- Gamers Food Limited
11A Reading Rd, Northolt UB5 4PG
- Slough Outreach
Langley, Slough SL3 8BY
- Hillingdon crisis support
St Mary's Church Hall, High St, Harefield, Uxbridge UB9 6BX
03300945717
https://www.samaritans.org/branches/uxbridge/
17. Hounslow
- Caribbean Kitchen Pot
Every Wednesday we will be providing different meals starting from Wednesday 28th October from 12pm - 3pm
Being served next week will be Spaghetti Bolognese or plain rice with chicken wings.
- Mann’s Got Munch
FREE DINNERS FOR FAMILIES THIS HALF TERM. The school holidays are an especially hard time for those in our communities facing poverty. This is not a new problem, @surplus.tosupper have been distributing food to those families for over 4 years. I have teamed up with this incredible charity to provide wholesome meals from quality surplus food they collect daily from local supermarkets.
I think we need to remember that its not just the children that are going hungry its the whole family, so I will be making savoury and sweet tray bakes for families of up to 6 people (if you have a larger family I can also accommodate).
18. Islington
- Cottons Food Truck
One hundred free lunches for children in need available every weekday during half term from 12pm-2pm.
- Southpaw Coffee, Islington & Hackney
Free packed lunches for kids who need it from Monday to Sunday during half term. Just swing by and pick up a bag, no questions asked.
Finks, Islington Finks is giving away as many free school meals as they can from Thursday during half term. Each meal will contain a veggie main (tomato and roast veg pasta or homemade wholemeal veggie pizza), with hummus and veg sticks, a piece of fruit, a slice of banana bread cake and a drink.
- Friends of Ours
Any child who would usually get free school meals can DM Friends of Ours to request a free lunch box during half term.
- Holborn Studios
The in-house restaurant dioKitchenN1@Stuwill be providing free meals for Hackney children during half term. They will be ready and waiting for collection from 11am-12pm, Monday to Friday.
- 12:51 By Chef James Cochran
12:51 will be giving out 300 free lunch boxes to the kids of our local primary school St Mary’s COfE that have had their free meal vouchers denied by our government.
- Trullo
Trullo, Padella Borough Market and Padella Shoreditch will be giving out free “pasta kits” for school children aged between 4 and 16 in our neighbourhoods this week, from tomorrow at midday - Friday, collection only.
We will be offering Pappardelle with Beef Shin Ragu or Tagliarini with Tomato Sauce. Instructions will be provided and all you need is a couple of saucepans and you’ll be grand.
- Luardos
Inspired by @MarcusRashford and a load of other food businesses we’re giving out free burritos this half term week to any under 16s that need one.
11.30am - 12.30pm
Mon 26/10 - Fri 30/10
Whitecross St EC1Y
- The Quality Chop House
Free school meals for anyone that needs them this half-term from our shop. Each meal will contain a sandwich, drink, fruit and a bar of chocolate. Just pop down between 11am-12pm (Mon-Fri), no questions asked. Please share with local parent groups.
- Brainlabs
We’re providing free meals to local school children at our London office Monday to Thursday.
Please email careers@brainlabsdigital.com with your name, number of meals, and preferred day/time between 12-2pm and we'll email you to confirm!
- The Sauce
We would like to extend our help to those children, and will provide a healthy freshly made re-heatable meal pack for those in need this half term. We also intend to do so throughout the Christmas period, if we find ourselves in the same position. It’s nothing political, but a human right which should not be denied to anyone, no matter the circumstance. Our children are our future and its only right to give them the support they need! We stand with @marcusrashford and applaud all that he has done!
Please let us know your name and the number of children before you collect. You can call ahead to 0207 683 1419, send us an email to info@thesauce.co.uk or drop us a DM. We can provide one meal per child per day - you are welcome to collect everyday during the week from Monday - Friday! This will be on a first come first serve basis so please take this into consideration.
19. Kensington and Chelsea
Kensington & Chelsea Council
Over 3,000 children will receive £15 vouchers over half-term.
- Latimer Community Art Therapy (LCAT)
We have been cooking with and feeding children every holiday, saturday and after school since we set up to support our community post Grenfell. Thank you for highlighting the need. we still do it with smaller numbers in a covid safe way. Thank you @MarcusRasford for highlighting this issue and @KandCfoundation for helping to fund our service.
- Lancaster Gate Hotel
We're offering a free packed lunch for children this half term as part of Marcus Rashford's Free School's Meal Programme.
Lunch will be provided between 12-2, starting Monday 26th October and ending Friday 30th October. Just come to the reception desk and ask for your free packed lunch.
- By Chef Jen
If you are somebody that would appreciate children's meals, please DM me, and I will arrange a delivery for you.
- Brownie Box
It is unfathomable to think that kids will go hungry during half term. If you rely on free school meals and are in need this week please get in touch. We will be offering free school lunches from Tuesday to Saturday this week. Please contact us and let us know. Email hello@browniebox.co.uk, DM or call the shop during business hours (8:30-5:30) on 0207 373 9111.
20. Kingston upon Thames
- Big Smoke Brew Co
Will be donating 1000 free lunches to anyone who needs them to help feed their children over the coming half term. Collection points will be from us or one of our sister pubs. Email them at lunch@bigsmokebrew.co.uk
- Huffkins, John Lewis, Kingston-Upon-Thames
During half term will provide a free lunch to any child in need. Collections are available by prior arrangement at tearooms in Burford, Stow on the Wold, Witney, Stratford upon Avon, Cheltenham, Kingston upon Thames and Oxford Street. If you are a parent, guardian or child in need please email us (in strict confidence) and they’ll help: charles@huffkins.com.
- The Chip Club
We are here to help however we can in light of the recent government decision as we feel no child should go without a meal. Offering free kids meals to all children* during half term from 12pm-2pm, call or message via one of their social media outlets prior to collection with complete confidentiality.
- The Community Brain
No one should go hungry! The Community Brain is laying on soup (which smells absolutely gorgeous!) homemade bread, and an array of cakes, as well as a selection of hygiene products for families who may need a little extra help this half term! Open to all between 12pm-2pm today, Thursday and Friday in Surbiton at the Museum of Futures on Brighton Road.
21. Lambeth
Children aged up to 15 can claim a free pizza from 2pm-4pm during half term
Pho is giving out 6,000 free children’s meals to vulnerable children from 26-30 October. Starting at midday each day they will give out 50 meals a day (egg fried rice and a piece of fruit) from each of their restaurants. Branches in Islington, Spitalfields, Chiswick, Ealing, Battersea, Balham, Stratford, Wimbledon and Kingston.
From Tuesday to Friday during half term, Prezzo will be giving out free Pasta Boxes. Available for collection 11.30am-12pm. Just ask for the Prezzo Pasta Box for their child.
- The rum kitchen
Address:
437 coldharbour Lane brixton
34 Bethnal Green road shoreditch
Greater London
SW9 8ln, E1 6GR
Website: https://www.therumkitchen.com/
Notes: Half term 12-2pm brixton and shoreditch rum kitchen Just turn up Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Loughborough Community Centre
Address:
Max Roach One O'clock Club
London
SW9 7NE
Website: https://www.lccmaxroach.co.uk
Notes: We offer a free and nutritious lunch to all children 0-13yrs and there carers within our holiday play project. registration via website Monday, Wednesday, Friday
- The Prince of Wales
Address:
467-469 Brixton Rd
London
SW9 8HH
Website: https://pow-london.com/
Notes: FREE meals for any child from 1-3pm - no questions asked Simply come to our pub door and we'll bring you down a take away box Simply come to our pub door and we'll bring you down a take away box Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
Address: Brixton, SW98PQ
During the week of half term, any lunchtime from Monday to Friday, kids can come claim a free margherita pizza from Share a Slice’s Pop Brixton site.
Unit 21, Pop Brixton, London, SW98PQ
Kids can claim a free chicken souvlaki from Souvlaki Street’s Pop Brixton site from 12pm-3pm during half term, no questions asked.
49 Brixton Station Rd, Brixton, London SW9 8PQ
Another charitable Pop Brixton food stall is offering free lunches for kids during the week of half term – just ask for a free patacon relleno (wrap) any time during lunch time.
53, 59 Norwood Rd, Dulwich, London SE24 9AA
These guys are offering free cake for collection to those in need during half term. Email cakedbyrnr@hotmail.com or ping them a DM on Instagram @cakedbyrnr
- Community Shop Lambeth
Address:
Community Shop West Norwood,
Vale Street, Gipsy Hill
London
SE27 9PA
Email: Hello@community-shop.co.uk
Website: www.companyshopgroup.co.uk
Notes: Healthy Holidays is running all week! Kids eat FREE every holiday. Breakfast, lunch and dinner available free. Open for families to shop with us through our Open Door event. Families can save on their shopping in our community store this half term.
- Four Hundred Rabbits
Address
521 norwood road
West Norwood
Se27 9dl
Website: https://www.400rabbits.co.uk
Notes: Free kids size margherita pizza Just ask for 'The Rashford One' Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- The City Welfare
Address
30 Mauleverer Road
London
SW2 5DN
Website: https://www.talibahsimone.com
Note: We have donated to 3 organisations: NutriiBox, Talibah Simone & Flakey Bakes, professional chefs who cater healthy nutritional meals with a Level 2 Food Hygiene & Safety. There are 4 different meals to select from, the options are listed in the link on the section "How to claim the meal' https://forms.gle/ATNeGpMeaxrE3MBT6 - the meal can be claimed be following this link and completing the form. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- The Parlour
Address
19 Norwood Road
London
SE249AA
Email: Parlourhernehill@gmail.com
Website: https://www.theparlourhernehill.co.uk/
Notes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Sandwiches, fruit, yogurt
- Sweet Carolina Kitchen and Bar
Address
2 knight hill
West Norwood
SE270HY
Email: hello@sweetcarolinakb.co.uk
Notes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Breakfast Box with hot foot and hot drink
22. Newham
Randys Wing Bar
Address
Hackney Wick
London
E152GW
Email: Tahiya_tahnin@outlook.com
Notes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday Offering a free meal between 2-4 pm
- The wild goose bakery
370 station road, Forest gate, London, E7
Notes: Free lunch for kids during half term
- Tromsø cafe
432 Railway Arch, London, E70lb
Notes: Free lunch for kids during half term
- Smoke&Bones
Address
1 Dye House Lane
London
E3 2tb
Website: http://smoke-and-bones.com
Notes: Contact us in advance so we can prepare. Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
23. Merton
- The Sound Lounge
Address
102 London Road
on
Morden
SM4 5AY
Website https://www.thesoundlounge.org.uk
Notes: Also available to hungry parents/carers Text or WhatsApp order with name 07946 824 336 Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Dons Local Action Group
Address
Plough lane
Wimbledon
SW170HB
Website https://donslocalaction.org/
Notes Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday We will provide food boxes to those on free schools meals who are not being supported by the local government during half term. We will deliver them straight to your door asap! Any children in the boroughs of Merton, Wandsworth or Kington are eligible.
Address
32-36 Upper Tooting Road
London
SW177PD
Website https://royalmahal.co.uk/
Notes: Children eligible for a free school meal can collect one of the following dishes between 26 & 30 October – chicken curry, chicken karahi, channa masala or tharka dhaal (all with pilao rice). Parents, please Email info@royalmahal.co.uk with your name and choice. Collection is from 12pm-2pm.⠀
- Bordelaise, Tooting
9-11 Broadway Market, Tooting High Street, SW17 0RJ
Running from Tuesday to Sunday (Oct 27-31) from 12pm to 2.30pm. Children must be accompanied by an adult.
- BEYRoots, Tooting
Unit 70 Broadway Market, 29 Tooting High St, SW17 0RL
Meals are available for two weeks starting Monday, Oct 26. Children can come between 12-2.30pm and should mention the scheme to a member of staff. The restaurant says parents accompanying their kids are “more than welcome to eat too.”
- Communion Coffee, Tooting
21 Trinity Road, SW17 7SD
Communion Coffee are offering children two weeks of free school meals. You can direct message the café on Instagram or pop in between 11am-1pm and mention free school meals.
- Sista Hub, Furzedown
116 Mitcham Lane, SW166NR
You can email fahima_mustafe@hotmail.com or phone on 02070418176 to let us know how many meals you require. Collection is between 12 and 3pm.
24. Lewisham
Lewisham council Meals being given and delivered by volunteers from the school and/or vouchers being given to parents Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- The Steam Engine
Address
41-42 Cosser Street
London
SE17BU
Website: https://www.publove.co.uk
Notes: Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday, Sunday
- Ninth Life Pub
167 RUSHEY GREEN, CATFORD, LONDON, SE6 4BD
- Beats and Grind
Outside Catford Bridge Railway Station, Catford, London, SE6 4RH
- Rise Cafe
Address
108 Brockley Rise
London
SE23 1NH
Notes: A portion of Mac n Cheese Please email risecafelondon@gmail.com Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
- Trap Fruits London
Contact : Info@trapfruitslondon.com
- Poodle Club
Address
167 Sydenham Road
Sydenham
SE265HB
- Wagamama
high street
intu shopping centre
bromley
BR1 1DN
02037 935937 info + ordering
Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, Friday
How to claim the meal: if your family is in need + you are based in england, you can visit your local wagamama restaurant between 4-6pm and collect a freshly cooked meal to take home. all we ask is that a parent or guardian is present upon collection. these meals are for children who qualify for free school meals + to make sure they are going to the right place, we kindly ask that you only claim if you need them.
25. Redbridge
Redbridge Council
FOOD BANKS:
⁃ Jubilee Church (https://redbridge.foodbank.org.uk/) Call: 0208 518 0056
⁃ My rtwellbeing (https://www.myrtwellbeing.org.uk/financial-support/emotional-grants/food-vouchers?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIvfiUpLDX7AIViu3tCh25WAN7EAAYBCAAEgKzgPD_BwE)
RESTAURANTS:
⁃ Tabla Restaurants Ilford, Call: 0208 514 4400
⁃ Papa Johns (https://helpoutwhenschoolsout.co.uk/?location=ig11ny)
⁃
26. Richmond upon Thames
Richmond Upon Thames Council Support Hubs
Call: 0208871 6555
FOOD BANKS:
Referral from agencies.https://helpoutwhenschoolsout.co.uk/?location=ig11ny
- Richmond (https://richmond.foodbank.org.uk/locations/) Call: 0208 940 0274
RESTAURANTS:
- Pho (https://www.instagram.com/p/CGshwQ_lpWL/) Call: 0203 058 1755
27. Southwark
The council are offering free school meals.
FOOD BANKS:
- Southwark Council Community Hub Emergency helpline
Call: 0207 525 5000
Referral agencies and voucher is needed.
⁃ Pecan (https://www.pecan.org.uk/?gclid=EAIaIQobChMI2_GCwq_X7AIVm-vtCh1PowTAEAAYASAAEgLNAvD_BwE) Call: 0207 732 0007
Membership Scheme:
⁃ Peckham Pantry(https://www.pecan.org.uk/peckham-pantry?gclid=EAIaIQobChMIsN3Y9K_X7AIVh63tCh1mIARNEAAYASAAEgJX3fD_BwE)
RESTAURANTS:
- The Sandwich shop (https://www.instagram.com/_the_sandwich_shop_/)
- Mei Mei (https://www.instagram.com/p/CGwt3ZbndLS/)
- The kitchen Restaurant Bermondsey (https://www.instagram.com/thekitchen) Call:07852 652064
- Brigade (https://www.instagram.com/p/CG0RtPPn45M/)
- The School House London (londonhttps://www.instagram.com/p/CGt79ovHPew/)
28. Sutton
Sutton Community Hubs:
Vouchers From Organisations - Citizen Advice Sutton, Encompass, Inspire, Sutton Uplift and The Welfare Reform Team.
FOOD BANKS:
- Sutton (https://sutton.foodbank.org.uk/) Call: 07525 838 640
- St Michael and All Angels Church
RESTAURANTS:
- Papa Johns (https://helpoutwhenschoolsout.co.uk/?location=ig11ny)
General Websites:
⁃ https://www.kidsmealsmap.co.uk
⁃ https://www.hot-dinners.com/202010259981/Gastroblog/Lat
29. Tower Hamlets
- Mooshies – 104 Bricklane, E1 6RL, London
This family run vegan burger restaurant in the heart of Brick Lane, will be giving free food to kids during half-term. Husband and wife owners, John and Nelly, came from families that depended on free school meals growing up and they know first-hand how much some kids really need them. After hearing the government announce they will not be providing free meals to children who need them most this half-term, they felt compelled to help families who are especially struggling due COVID-19. The kids eat free scheme at Mooshies will be running from next Tuesday 27th – Sunday 1st, 12pm – 4pm each day. Children up to the age of 16 must be accompanied by an adult but adults do not have to order food to receive food for their children.
- Rinkoff Bakery - 222-226 Jubilee street, E1 3BS London
Rinkoff Bakery, a Jewish family run bakery who have been feeding the East End for over 100 years is offering to help feed children during the holidays who are eligible for free school meals. They will offer a kid’s lunch selection of sandwiches, fruit juice and brownies and cookies. You’ll need to get in touch info@rinkoffbakery.co.uk , via DM on social media @rinkoffbakery or 02077914909 to register.
https://www.rinkoffbakery.co.uk/
- Mae and Harvey - 414 — 416 Roman Road, E3 5LU
The wonderful people at Mae and Harvey on Roman Rd have said they would like to help too. Natasha who runs the café felt motivated to help when she found out how many children local to her café rely on school meals. Feeling fortunate to never have experienced going hungry as a child and knowing that she could do something, made her want to try. Mae and Harvey will be making up lunches for kids who usually have free school meals, but no proof of eligibility will be required. Children will receive a bag with a roll, fruit, snacks and a drink. Families can pick up between 12-12:30 Monday-Friday next week but please contact them 07725 757713 in advance to let them know you need one in order to ensure they have made enough for everyone.
- The Bow Bells - 116 Bow Road, E3 3AA
A great collaborative community effort. Working with partners Tower Green Hamlets and Mojo Kitchen, The Bow Bells pub will be distributing food for children in need this half term. Starting on Monday from of 12pm to 4pm. Families are invited to just pop in and pick up a pack lunch including a sandwich, fruit, snack and a bottle of water.
http://www.thebowbellspub.co.uk/index
- St Paul Old Ford - St. Pauls Church, St. Stephens Rd, E3 5JL
Throughout half term children and young people will be able to get a free warm meal from St Paul Old Ford’s Cafe, no questions asked. The cafe will be open Monday to Friday between 10am – 3pm. Many families who may suddenly find themselves in a precarious situation or who have no recourse to public funds due to their immigration status will appreciate this.
https://www.stpauloldford.com/
- Tale of India - 53 West India Dock Road, E14 8HN
The Tale of India will be offering children who are in receipt of free school meals a chicken or vegetable biriyani meal any day this half term between 6pm -9pm. You can call 02075372546 to book your child’s meal. Another lovely human who believes that no child should ever go hungry and that as a community we should do all we can to help.
We really couldn’t agree more!
https://www.thetaleofindia.com/
- The Albert Pub - 363 Roman Rd, Bow, E3 5QR
The Albert will be making packed lunches for children that can be picked up or dropped off to you from Monday 27th October to Sunday 1st November. They promise to keep all information confidential and ask nothing in return.
“No child deserves to go hungry! Where the government has stepped down, we are stepping up and making sure our local children get food they need over the school holidays. Times are even harder than usual, and we all need to stick together during these difficult times.”
- Symposium
This lovely neighbourhood Italian restaurant on Roman Road will be helping out with our bambinis this half term. Call in advance to book a delicious vegetarian or meat lasagne or parmigiana. If you need help please contact Guiseppe info@symposiumlondon.co.uk
Pick up will be from St Pauls church.
https://www.symposiumlondon.co.uk/
- The Works Café - 384 Abbott rd, Poplar, E14 0UX
This Half-term The Works Cafe are offering free kids lunches to their local community. No questions asked just well wishes and good energy!
Children are invited to pop in between 10am-12pm to collect or call ahead for contactless collection on 07903562680.
https://www.littleplaces.london/place/the-works-cafe
- Amy’s Space - 55 Pepper Street, E14 9RP
Offering a free packed lunch between 12pm and 2pm on a first come, first serve basis.
https://www.facebook.com/AmysSpaceArmy/
- Women’s Inclusive Team - Mayfield House, 202 Cambridge Heath Road, E2 9LJ
Families can collect 1 of 100 meals available per day from Mayfield House between 2 pm to 4 pm. The menu will include classic school meal choices like spaghetti bolognese, fish fingers and chips and chicken curry.
- Leon - 320 Cabot Square, E14 4QT
Leon in Canary Wharf will be offering free breakfasts and lunches from their Little LEON menu for any children who would normally get free meals. You can contact them for collection between Monday 26th and Friday 30th October on 020 7719 6200.
30. Waltham Forest
- KukooLaLa Café – Marsh Lane, Greater London, E10 7BL
https://www.facebook.com/kukoolala
- Marmelo – 169 Francis Road, London, E10 6NT
- Juno – 102 Rookery Court, 80 Ruckholt Road, E10 5FA
- The Gleaners at the Hornbeam Centre - Hoe Street, London, Greater London, E17 9AH
- The Wild Goose Bakery - 654 high road, Leytonstone, London, E11 3AA
https://www.wildgoosebakery.com/
- Randy’s Wing Bar - London, Greater London, E15 2GW
- Sheebakecakes - 35 Crate building, Crate 22 SheeBakes, Walthamstow, E17 7FY
https://www.instagram.com/sheebakescakes/?hl=cs
- PL84U AL-SUFFA - Wood Street, London, Greater London, E17 3NU
http://pl84u-alsuffa.org/about-us/
- The Drive Food Rescue Stall - Hoe Street, London, Greater London, E17 9AH
31. Wandsworth
- The Crown - Lavender Hill, London, Greater London, SW11 5RD
https://www.publove.co.uk/pubs/#!/the-crown
- Westbrigde primary school - Westbrigde road, London, Sw11 3jp
https://westbridgestepacademy.org/
- The schoolhouse - Saint John's Hill, London, Greater London, SW11 1TD
https://theschoolhouse.london/
- En Root- 5 Ascot Parade, Clapham Park Road, London, Sw4 7ey
- The White Ferry- Sutherland Street, London, Greater London, SW1V 4LD
https://www.publove.co.uk/pubs/#!/the-white-ferry
- The City Welfare - Ladbroke Grove, London, Greater London, W11 2PA
- Lambeth Council - Wandsworth Road, London, Greater London, SW8 2LL
- The rum kitchen - Coldharbour Lane, London, Greater London, SW9 8LN
https://www.therumkitchen.com/
- Share a Slice / Pop Brixton - Brixton, London, SW9 8PQ
https://www.popbrixton.org/members/share-a-slice/
32. Westminster
- The Exmouth Arms - Starcross Street, London, Greater London, NW1 2HR
https://www.publove.co.uk/pubs/#!/the-exmouth-arms
- Democracy Camden - Bayham Street, London, Greater London, NW1 0AG
- The Quality Chop House - Farringdon Road, London, Greater London, EC1R 3EA
https://thequalitychophouse.com/
- Luardos - PINK VAN Opposite 157 Whitecross St, London, London, Ec1y 8jl
- Brainlabs - Building 4, 2 Old Street Yard, London, ecy1 2bp
https://www.brainlabsdigital.com/