Thousands of children across the county have painted, kayaked, acted, nerf-gunned, cooked and exercised their way through the summer thanks to the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme laid on by the Council.
The Buckinghamshire HAF programme has enabled school-aged children who receive benefits-related free school meals to enjoy high-quality holiday clubs completely free of charge. Each holiday club session has included a free nutritious meal, with children and young people learning cooking skills at some clubs by helping to prepare their meals.
And at one session in High Wycombe, celebrity chef Tom Kerridge dropped in to surprise the kids and give them a masterclass in making healthy coleslaw!
Cabinet Member for Communities, Steve Bowles added:
“Using the COVID Local Support Grant, we were able to provide additional support by giving out £70 food vouchers in July for children who needed it the most over the summer. Can I remind those parents and carers who have received a food voucher to redeem these before they expire. If anyone needs help, please contact our Helping Hand support line on 01296 531151.”
Following the success of the HAF summer programme, the Council can confirm funding is in place for the 2021 Christmas holidays too.
For further information and to register interest, please visit: www.buckinghamshire.gov.uk/haf
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