Last week, a Labour motion calling for the free meals scheme to be extended over school holidays until Easter 2021 was defeated by 261 votes to 322 in the Commons – with five Conservative MPs rebelling to vote with the Opposition.
Despite the struggling climate the Covid-19 crisis has caused the hospitality industries, businesses across South Tyneside are doing what they an to ensure no child goes hungry during the half-term holidays.
Here is a list of 14 eateries and what they are doing to support families:
(If you business is doing something similar please get in touch with us on the Gazette’s Facebook page)
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Businesses are offering meals to those who are struggling. Photo: SUbmitted
. Mardi Gras Sandwich Bar
Mardi Gras, in Dean Road, is offering a free packed lunch for five to 16-year-olds in need between 11am and 2pm during half-term. Photo: Google
. Colman's Seafood Temple
Colmans Seafood Temple is offering free meals between 3pm and 5pm for children between Monday and Friday of the Autumn half-term holidays. The meals will be available for takeaway without an adult purchase. Photo: Stu Norton
. Red Hut
The Red Hut, in South Shields, is offering any family who is struggling without the free school meal during half-term. Call, message on Facebook or pop in and ask for a Red Hut School Meal. Offer open to any child up to aged 18. Photo: Google
. Nekta Food and Juice Bar
Nekta Food and Juice Bar, in Hebburn, is offering a free packed lunch (sandwich, crisps, fruit and a juice) to all children up to the age of 16 from Tuesday October 27 to Saturday October 31. Call or message to book time slot. Photo: Pixabay
1. Mardi Gras Sandwich Bar
Mardi Gras, in Dean Road, is offering a free packed lunch for five to 16-year-olds in need between 11am and 2pm during half-term. Photo: Google
2. Colman's Seafood Temple
Colmans Seafood Temple is offering free meals between 3pm and 5pm for children between Monday and Friday of the Autumn half-term holidays. The meals will be available for takeaway without an adult purchase. Photo: Stu Norton
3. Red Hut
The Red Hut, in South Shields, is offering any family who is struggling without the free school meal during half-term. Call, message on Facebook or pop in and ask for a Red Hut School Meal. Offer open to any child up to aged 18. Photo: Google
4. Nekta Food and Juice Bar
Nekta Food and Juice Bar, in Hebburn, is offering a free packed lunch (sandwich, crisps, fruit and a juice) to all children up to the age of 16 from Tuesday October 27 to Saturday October 31. Call or message to book time slot. Photo: Pixabay