School Holiday Food Support
If your child attends a school or college outside Manchester
If you live in Manchester and your child gets Free School Meals at a school or college outside Manchester, you may be able to get help with food costs during the school holidays.
Check if you can apply
You can apply if:
- you live in Manchester
- your child attends a school or college outside Manchester
- your child receives Free School Meals
We'll check your child's eligibility as part of the application process.
If your child attends a Manchester school
Do not apply through this scheme.
If your child attends a school in Manchester and receives Free School Meals, their school will arrange holiday food support directly.
What you'll get
If your application is approved, you'll receive payments to help with food costs during school holidays.
Payment amounts for the 2026 to 2027 academic year
- October 2026 half-term (1 week): £12
- Christmas holiday 2026 (2 weeks): £24
- February 2027 half-term (1 week): £12
- Easter holiday 2027 (2 weeks): £24
Payment amounts may change in future years.
You only need to apply once
You only need to submit one application each academic year.
If your application is approved, you'll automatically receive future holiday payments during the same academic year. You do not need to apply again for each school holiday.
Before you apply
You may need to provide information about:
- your home address
- your child's school or college
- your child's Free School Meal entitlement
We'll contact you if we need any more information.
Apply for School Holiday Food Support
Complete the online application form.
Need help?
If you need help completing the form or have a question about the scheme, email: