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Kids Lunch Packs for school holidays
Our holiday lunch packs for kids help families who depend on free school meals by offering food parcels during school holidays.
Registration for Christmas Holiday Kids Lunch Packs open between 9am on Tuesday 1st October and 10pm on Sunday 17th November.
Information will be sent out to all schools before this date. If children are eligible for Free School Meals you should receive a Kids Lunch Pack letter from your school.
If you have any queries regarding Kids lunch Packs please email us at [email protected] or call us on 07765915357.
At Chichester District Foodbank, we understand the importance of ensuring that children have access to nutritious meals, especially during school holidays. That’s why we offer Kids Lunch Packs – a vital service aimed at supporting families on low incomes by providing packs filled with nutritious food sufficient for lunches over the holiday period.
Who are Kids Lunch Packs for?
Our Kids Lunch Packs are created for families with school-aged children in the Chichester District who typically receive free school meals and may otherwise go without lunch during school holidays. We aim to support local families facing financial hardship, ensuring no child goes hungry when school meals aren’t available.
Please note, this scheme does not extend to nursery schools.
How to register:
Your school should send out a registration code. Once you have this please visit our website and fill out the registration form below with your details. During the registration process, you will be asked to select a collection point and time that’s most convenient for you.
Collection information:
For those unable to collect their Kids Lunch Pack personally, a friend or relative may collect on your behalf, provided they have a copy of your booking confirmation. Our distribution schedule is as follows:
Monday 2nd December (8:30am – 12pm) – Chichester, Swanfield Chapel
Tuesday 3rd December (8:30am-12pm) – Southbourne, St John’s Church
Wednesday 4th December (8.30am -10:30am) – Donnington, Parish Hall
Wednesday 4th December (2pm – 4pm) – East Witterings, United Reform Church
Thursday 5th December (8.30am – 11am) – Tangmere, St Andrew’s Church
Friday 6th December (8:30am – 1pm) – Chichester Baptist Church, Parklands
Friday 6th and Friday 12th December (9.30am – 12pm) – Selsey Methodist Church
You will receive a text 48 hours beforehand to confirm the delivery date. Any specific delivery information can be detailed on the registration form.
Petworth & Midhurst deliveries will be made the week of Monday 9th December
Need Help or Have Questions?
If you have any queries or require further assistance regarding registration, please don’t hesitate to include your questions in the ‘additional information’ section of the registration form. Alternatively, you can email us at [email protected] or call us on 01243773687 or 07765915357
At Chichester District Foodbank, our mission is to combat food poverty and hunger in our local community. The Kids Lunch Packs initiative is just one of the ways we strive to make a difference.
Frequently asked questions:
Q: Who is entitled to a voucher?
A: Any school-aged child who receives free school meals due to low income. If you need additional help as a family, please call us.
Q: What do I need to bring with me when attending a collection point?
A: The voucher number(s) issued to you by the school(s) for each of your children
Q: I’m unable to attend a collection point. Can a friend or family member collect on my behalf?
A: Yes, provided that they bring the voucher number issued to you by the school for each of your children.
Q: Why have you moved from deliveries to collections?
A: Now that the pandemic regulations have eased, we are reverting back to our normal service. But we have increased our collection points and times.
Q: If I have already registered, can I change my collection point?
A: Yes, please contact Chichester District Foodbank directly by phone on 01243773687 or 07765915357
Q: My child is home educated, so I haven’t received a voucher?
A: Please contact Chichester District Foodbank directly by phone on 01243773687 or 07765915357 for a voucher.
Q: What are the size of the Lunch Packs?
A: For each child, you will be issued with one Lunch pack box, weighing approximately 13kg. There is enough food for 10 lunches in each.
Q: I can’t remember which venue I chose?
A: You will receive a text message the day before, confirming the venue and time slot.
Q: My child has special dietary requirement or allergies?
A: There is space in our form to request an alternative box. However, we cannot cater for food preferences or brands. If your child has complex allergies, please let us know on the form and we will contact you.
If you have any questions or concerns please email [email protected] or call us on 01243773687 or 07765915357