School Holiday Meal Scheme

Applications for the Christmas School Holiday Meal Scheme are now closed

Applications for the Christmas School Holiday Meal Scheme closed at 5pm on Friday 2 December 2022.

Please note that the money for the scheme is transferred via bank transfer and that we do not issue meal vouchers for this scheme.

All payments for repeat and new claims should reach accounts during the week commencing Monday 19 December 2022.

If further eligibility checks are required, this may delay payment.

If you have queries about non-payment please send an email to schoolmealholidayscheme@havering.gov.uk quoting your application reference number.

If you were not eligible for support via the scheme or missed the application deadline, the Havering Emergency Assistance Scheme (run with our partners DABD) supports eligible residents in financial emergencies. 

Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) Programme

If you are eligible for free school meals and your child is aged 4 to 16 you can also make an application for the Holiday Activities and Food programme.

This programme aims to support families by offering a range of activities and healthy meals.

Find out more about the Holiday Activities and Food programme