Petitions/Fund free school meals for all children up to the age of 16
StatusOngoing
Opened28 Aug 2026
Closes
Government response
Parliamentary debateNot eligible
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The cost of food is rising daily and many families are struggling. We believe this can be addressed by giving all children up to the age of 16 free school meals. Families will save at least £199 a year per child per year & this would help with the cost of living crisis. Help support all families!

After receiving a letter from the Government saying that my children no longer qualify for free school meals I’ve decided it’s time to make a change. Having free school meals would give families peace of mind that children are having a hot healthy meal. The Government’s policy change comes into force in September 2026 and means children will only get free school meals if their parents are in receipt of universal credit, guaranteed element of pension credit or under support of Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999. Please make a change for all children.

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Constituency engagement ranking

Jon Pearce
1Jon Pearce MP
High Peak
5
Tom Morrison
2Tom Morrison MP
Cheadle
4
Lisa Smart
3Lisa Smart MP
Hazel Grove
3
Tim Roca
4Tim Roca MP
Macclesfield
2
Sir Ashley Fox
5Sir Ashley Fox MP
Bridgwater
1
Sarah Jones
6Sarah Jones MP
Croydon West
1
Lola McEvoy
7Lola McEvoy MP
Darlington
1
Jim Dickson
8Jim Dickson MP
Dartford
1
Baggy Shanker
9Baggy Shanker MP
Derby South
1
Danny Kruger
10Danny Kruger MP
East Wiltshire
1