As you may be aware, government funding for food vouchers during school holidays has now come to an end.
If you or someone you know is struggling and needs support, help is available:
  • Family Information Service (East Sussex County Council) 0345 60 80 192
  • Families who have a key worker or social worker should contact them directly for advice and support.
  • For children and young people with Special Educational Needs and Disabilities (SEND) up to age 25, contact Amaze Sussex: 01273 772289 https://amazesussex.org.uk/

alternatives to holiday food vouchers. due to changes in government funding, food vouchers during holidays for families eligible for free school meals has now ended. if you, or a family you work with are struggling, here are ways to get help: call east sussex county councils family information service: 0345 60 80 192 (monday to friday 10am-3pm0. if you are already being supported by a key worker or social worker, speak to them about other support you may be eligible for. families eligible for free school meals can get free activities and food through holiday food and fun. for families with children and young people with special educational needs and disabilities (up to 25) contact amaze sussex: 01273 772289. find out more about the new crisis and resilience fund and check out cost of living support. what else do i need to know? the crisis and resilience fund (CRF) is a new UK government fund. east sussex county council is investing this fund in services and support that help people become more financially stable, as well as providing crisis support where this is needed. keep updated by checking out the crisis and resilience fund. take a look: holiday food and fun eastsussex.gov.uk/holiday. crisis and resilience fund eastsussex.gov.uk/crisis-fund. cost of living support eastsussex.gov.uk/living-cost