The Household Support Fund ended on 31 March 2026 and has been replaced by the Government’s new Crisis and Resilience Fund (CRF). This new fund focuses on targeted support for families experiencing sudden financial hardship.

Because of this change, families who are eligible for free school meals will no longer receive food vouchers during school holidays.

Eligible families will still be able to access the Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme, which provides free activities and healthy meals during school holidays. If you are not eligible for HAF, families are encouraged to use existing community support such as kids eat free offers and community cafés.

More information about local support is available on the Buckinghamshire Council website.