Food Poverty
Councils are currently discussing financial support for low-income households and school meal provision to address food poverty.
Barking and Dagenham Council launched a £4.8 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in March 2026 to provide a safety net for low-income households facing financial hardship, offering immediate assistance and investing in financial resilience. Separately, Hammersmith and Fulham's Health & Wellbeing Board discussed the Holiday Activity and Food Programme in June 2026, which provides food and activities for children during school holidays.
Camden Council is exploring future options for school meal provision, ensuring affordability, sustainability, high quality, and inclusivity for all pupils, as discussed at the Schools Forum in December 2025. This work addresses food poverty, the issue of individuals and households lacking access to sufficient, affordable, and nutritious food.
Key facts
- Barking and Dagenham Council launched a £4.8 million Crisis and Resilience Fund in March 2026. Source
- Camden Council's Schools Forum received an update on school meal provision in December 2025. Source
- The Camden Council School Meals Update report noted the current contract delivers consistent, high-quality meals. Source
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