UK families face greater pressure to feed children during school holidays
Parents in Britain are turning to food banks more often as the summer break leaves household budgets stretched.
Families across the UK are finding it harder to cover food costs during the school holidays, with parents saying the break from term-time meals is putting extra strain on budgets. The pressure is leading more households to seek help from food banks, according to BBC reporting.
The problem is most acute when children are at home for longer periods and families must replace meals that would normally be provided at school. That can leave parents juggling higher grocery bills at a time when many are already under financial pressure.
The BBC said the trend reflects a wider squeeze on low-income households during the summer months. Food banks have reported increased demand as families try to bridge the gap until the new school term begins.
The issue has become a recurring concern in the UK, where school holidays can expose gaps in support for families with limited incomes.
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