Fife council initiative providing free meals for children

A promotional poster for Fife Council's initiative for the school holidays <i>(Image: Fife Council)</i>
A promotional poster for Fife Council's initiative for the school holidays (Image: Fife Council)
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A council initiative providing free meals for children will return during the Easter holidays.

Café Inc will be back from April 7 to April 18, offering free, healthy meals to children and young people across Fife.

The scheme, which operates when schools are closed, aims to support families during the holidays.

There is no need to book, and children under 10 must be accompanied by an adult, who can also have a meal, subject to availability.

Councillor Linda Erskine, strategic spokesperson for communities and leisure services, said: "I am aware that there is still a lot of pressure on families over the school holidays, and sadly people are still being affected by the cost-of-living crisis.

"It's a very sad fact that during school holidays many children in Fife go hungry.

"I can’t accept that children should go hungry at any time and that’s why we, Fife Council, continue to run Café Inc.

"I sincerely hope that families with children take the opportunity to visit a venue in your area.

"Not only to pick up a meal but stay and enjoy the company of friends and family in your community."

The free lunches will be available in schools and community facilities across the Kingdom.

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