Southwark Council Cost of Living Fund

There is a new Southwark Cost of Living Fund for 2024.

The Southwark Cost of Living Fund is for vulnerable or low-income households at risk of hardship due to the higher cost of food, energy, and other essentials.

You can find more about what support is available below. More information will be added as new forms of support become available.

Holiday free school meals

If you have one or more children attending a Southwark school and eligible for benefits-related free school meals, you will receive help paying for their meals during the May half-term and the long summer holiday starting in July.

The support is worth £3 per day (the value of a daily school meal) per eligible child.

You can use our contact form if you have questions about holiday free school meals.

Healthy free school meals for secondary school children

We provide Healthy free school meals for all children attending Southwark primary schools. We'll provide healthy free school meals for the 2023/2024 school year for more secondary school children.

Holiday clubs for children aged 4 to 16

If your child gets benefits-related free school meals they can join a Food and Fun holiday club in Southwark. The clubs run fun activities and provide healthy and free food.

Find out about holiday clubs for children aged 4 to 16 during the summer holidays.

Page last updated: 03 May 2024