Salford’s Easter Activities and Food programme launched

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Salford City Council’s Holiday Activities and Food programme (HAF) has launched this week for young people aged four to 16 ahead of the Easter holidays.

The programme is scheduled to run from 7th to 25th April after the success of a similar programme over Christmas.

Providing free fun and healthy meals to eligible children, the scheme supports those who receive free school meals as well as children who are at risk of food insecurity.

Councillor Jim Cammell, Lead for Children and Young People at Salford Council said: "With research showing that the school holidays can be pressure points for some families, free holiday programmes like HAF can have a positive impact by providing stability, structure and support."

The council has partnered with experienced catering company Citywide who will provide meals during activities as well as home-cooked food boxes to support families.

Activities are focussed around fun, learning and healthy meals with enrichment including sports, music, arts and crafts, and theatre trips.

Free to eligible families, Salford residents can see what's available and book a place for the upcoming Easter holidays at www.salford.gov.uk/HAF