Restaurants, cafes and organisations across Bath are giving away meals throughout the October half term to help feed children entitled to free school meals who may go without.
Following a decision by the government last week not to extend free school meals during the holidays, businesses and organisations are now stepping in to ensure eligible children don’t go hungry.
A campaign has been launched by Bath MP Wera Hobhouse alongside local charity 3SG to raise funds to feed children across the area. You can donate to the campaign, which has raised over £10,000, here.
Below you’ll find the latest list and information for places across Bath offering meals to children – if you know somewhere that we’ve missed out, please let us know by emailing [email protected] or contact us via Twitter @BathEcho.
- Bombay Balti
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Address: 110 Mount Road, Bath, BA2 1LN
What’s available: Free hot evening meals
Email [email protected] 24 hours in advance and confirm how many children need to be fed.
- Mission Burrito
Availability: Monday 26th October – Sunday 1st November
Address: 4 New Street, Bath, BA1 2AF
What’s available: A free hot lunch
Just pop into the Mission Burrito branch and let the team know you’d like the “Kids Half Term Offer”.
- Widcombe Deli
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Address: 17-18 Widcombe Parade, Bath, BA2 4LD or 1 Upper Lambridge Street, Bath, BA1 6RY
What’s available: A free meal
Head into either deli establishment (Widcombe or Larkhall) and ask for “an angel cake meal”.
- The Mint Room
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (12.30pm – 2pm)
Address: Longmead Gospel Hall, Lower Bristol Road, Bath, BA2 3EB
What’s available: A free hot lunch
Reserve a free hot meal for your child/children by emailing [email protected]. Wait for a confirmation email from their front of house team with regards to a date and the collection of your meal/s.
- Chandos Deli
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Address: 12 George Street, Bath, BA1 2EH
What’s available: A free lunch
Email [email protected] with how many lunch bags you need and when. Alternatively, pop into the deli on George Street and staff will assist with your requirements.
- Mulberry Park Hub
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October (9am – 3pm)
Address: The Hub, Mulberry Way, Mulberry Park, Combe Down, Bath, BA2 5BU
What’s available: Kids eat free with any adult main meal over £3.00 (dine-in only)
Terms & Conditions apply. See this link for details.
- Lush
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Address: 8 Union Street, Bath, BA1 1RW
What’s available: Vegetarian lunch bags containing a sandwich, juice, fruit and snack bar
Staff at Lush Bath Spa are providing vegetarian lunch bags, with fruit donations from Cascara. You can arrange a lunch bag by visiting the store or emailing [email protected].
- FoodCycle Bath
Availability: Wednesday 28th October (every Wednesday) 7.30pm – 8.30pm
Address: Nexus Methodist Church, Nelson Place, BA1 5DA
What’s available: Free hot meal
Free hot takeaway meals being offered by volunteers at FoodCycle Bath. Additional free ingredients including bread, fruit and vegetables also available.
- Ichiro’s Art Cafe
Availability: Monday 26th – Friday 30th October
Address: 12 Cleveland Place, Bath, BA1 5DG
What’s available: Cereal / Toast / Crumpets / Pop Tarts
Simply visit Ichiro’s and ask for the “half term offer”.
- Swallow Community Cafe, Radstock
Availability: Tuesday 27th – Friday 30th October (11am – 2pm)
Address: Swallow Community Cafe, St Nicholas Church Centre, Radstock, BA3 3QQ
What’s available: A lunch box containing a sandwich, fruit and snack
Book a slot to collect a lunch box by calling 07565 752350.
Spotted something that needs updating or have we missed something? Let us know by emailing [email protected] or tweet us via @BathEcho.
