The WLGA has welcomed the Welsh Government’s announcement that Free School Meal provision will continue to be available to children from lower income families for the Easter and Whitsun school holidays.
£9m has been invested to help councils offer nutritious meals to eligible pupils up until the end of May half term holiday, including all bank holidays during this period.
Councillor Ian Roberts (Flintshire), WLGA Education Spokesperson said:
“So many families hit hard by the current cost of living will be benefited by the extension of free school meals.
“I am so proud of the work our councils have done, and will continue to do, to ensure those eligible get this vital support.
“This is another example of how communities benefit from close co-operation between local and Welsh governments.