HAF providers in Hampshire are now taking bookings and families are being encouraged to secure their spot to ensure children don’t miss out.
As part of the County Council’s connect4communities programme, this Christmas, almost 120 sites across Hampshire will be running HAF schemes, offering free enriching activities and wholesome food each day for those receiving benefits-related free school meals during term time and other vulnerable school-age children. As well as enjoying hot nutritious meals, children are encouraged to be active by participating in sports and spending time outdoors and trying their hand at a range of activities such as arts and crafts, cooking, games and free play.
Among those delivering schemes as part of the Holiday Activities and Food programme are schools, childcare providers, community groups and sports activity providers. The upcoming Christmas itinerary follows a successful summer programme, which saw almost 6,500 individual children accessing schemes across the county.
Parents and carers who want to find out what is on offer locally can search the Family Information and Services Hub and then register online to book a space. Please see specific area letters below:
