Holiday Activities and Food Programme: Eligibility
Lords · Question HL564 · Tabled 2 Jun 2026 · Department for Education · Official record
Answered 16 Jun 2026
Question
Asked by Baroness Jenkin of Kennington
To ask His Majesty's Government whether they have considered reviewing the eligibility criteria for the Holiday Activities and Food programme to ensure support reaches children in working households experiencing poverty.
Answer
Answered by Baroness Smith of Malvern, 16 Jun 2026
The holiday activities and food (HAF) programme is specifically targeted at children and young people eligible for free school meals (FSM) from households with annual earnings of £7,400 or less, focusing on families facing the greatest levels of disadvant...