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A-Z list of London Boroughs offering free school meals

Published on 24 October 2020

NEWS

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

Bombaylicious- @bombaylicious

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

m.me/bombaylicious

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."

https://www.royalgreenwich.gov.uk/info/200234/children_young_people_and_families/2108/holiday_meals_for_kids

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.

Yellow Warbler Coffee, Stoke Newington

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

Holborn Studios, Islington

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.

Duke of Richmond, Hackney

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.

Southpaw Coffee, Hackney & Islington

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

Wing Wing, Tavistock Square & Hammersmith

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

Big Smoke Brew Co, South West London

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.

Prince of Wales Townhouse, Hammersmith

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

Phone: 020 7262 5090

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.

https://hornseyfoodbank.com/

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

https://www.freedomsark.org/

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

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

https://www.redcupcafe.co.uk/

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

http://www.unitgym.com/

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

Papa Johns, London-wide

Children aged up to 15 can claim a free pizza from 2pm-4pm during half term

Pho, London-wide

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.

Prezzo, nationwide

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

Share a Slice, Brixton

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.

Souvlaki Street, Brixton

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.  

Original Patacon, Brixton

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. 

CakedByR&R, Herne Hill

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

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.

Royal Mahal, Tooting

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

(https://www.redbridge.gov.uk/news/october-2020/no-child-will-go-hungry-in-redbridge-over-the-holidays/)

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.

https://www.veganburger.org/

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.

natasha@maeandharvey.com

http://www.maeandharvey.com/

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.

https://www.192.com/atoz/business/london-e2/community-projects/womens-inclusive-team/1db7d0b11973cd45a8adf8de8d39a2adbac790b4/ml/

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.

https://leon.co/