Holiday Activities and Food

Best Summer Ever

Have the Best Summer Ever... with the Holiday Activity and Food programme.

The Government’s Holiday Activities and Food fund (HAF) primarily supports children who receive free school meals. However, here in Stoke-on-Trent, a unique partnership between Stoke-on-Trent City Council and the Hubb Foundation means more children across the city are able to access the activities programme.  

The Summer 2024 programme is being delivered at both schools and in community venues. Sessions at community venues will be open to children and families. School-based sessions are being coordinated directly with school lead staff who have the best knowledge of the children in their care.

Sessions will run from Monday 22 July to Friday 30 August .

Available to children aged 5 to 16 years (including 4-year-old children enrolled in reception at Stoke-on-Trent schools)  and primarily aimed at children who are eligible for free school meals, the sessions will include a range of physical activities, arts and crafts and exciting new experiences run by expert organisations including STEM activities. A healthy meal will be also be provided for each attendee.

Families can book onto the free sessions on the Hubb Foundation website:

The Hubb Foundation

Free School Meals

Families can check their Free School Meals eligibility and access to the programme by using the eligibility checker by clicking the link below:

Free School Meals

Food vouchers may also be available. Click the link below:

Food Vouchers

For information about other support, visit the Household Support Fund:

Household Support Fund

HAF Annual Report 2023

Our HAF Annual Report 2023 details the delivery of the HAF programme in 2023. You can read the report by clicking the link below:

Download the HAF Annual Report 2023