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Tue, 21 Jul 2026

Tue, 21 Jul 2026 Families skipping meals during holidays - charity

FareShare Sussex & Surrey says it is facing a "mountain" of need over the school holidays.

* FareShare warns that families are going without food during school holidays as they cannot access free school meals
* Parents are skipping meals to make ends meet, with some facing extra food costs of £200 per child for the six-week holiday
* Hospital admissions related to malnourishment and nutrient deficiencies have doubled or tripled in recent years
* FareShare is appealing for financial donations to help provide food for those struggling during the holidays
* The charity estimates that a £1 donation can be turned into four meals