Kent County Council (KCC) are offering food vouchers during the October school holiday if your child is eligible for free school meals.

You can receive one £15 supermarket voucher per child. You can apply for holiday food vouchers:

If your child is not currently eligible for free school meals or you are waiting for a benefit application to be approved and need food and supplies urgently, please contact Kent Together by visiting www.kent.gov.uk/kenttogether or calling 03000 419292.

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