Leeds City Council, charities, community organisations and businesses have come together to provide 36 locations where struggling families can access free school meals during the October half term.
Sparked by footballer Marcus Rashford’s campaign to extend free school meals over the holidays, the city’s business community has rallied to support struggling families by offering free meals to those in need.
In addition to the city’s business community, the Leeds Community Foundation’s Healthy Holidays programme, run in partnership with Leeds City Council, is also providing children and families with access to meals and activities during the holidays.
Councillor Jonathan Pryor, Leeds City Council’s executive member for learning, skills and employment said: “In the face of a dire situation, it has been inspirational and quite emotional to see the good in the citizens of Leeds shining through.
“Thank you to all those businesses contributing, and to all those volunteers giving their time too. Your efforts will make the world of difference to so many people. Thank you too to those who have donated money, including Leeds United players, the board and fans. It is an excellent example of the city’s ongoing commitment to pulling together to support those in the greatest need.”
Councillor Judith Blake, leader of Leeds City Council, added: “The support that has been offered in such a short space of time has been truly amazing, and is clear proof of the city’s ability to rally round and support those in the greatest need. I would also like to thank Leeds United players for their £25,000 donation towards this campaign, this is a very generous gesture and shows their commitment in our community.
“The locations listed below are just a small number of the local organisations involved. I would like to thank everyone who has committed their time and effort to come together to support such a vital response on behalf of children across our city.”
Armley Community Hub
2 Stocks Hill
Armley
LS12 1UQ
Contact 0113 378 5670
Carol’s Confectioners
296 Upper Town Street
Bramley
LS13 2ER
Will provide 20 free packed lunches per day from Monday to Friday. Please message their Facebook page the day before to prepare, collection between 11am and 12pm.
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Hovingham Avenue
Harehills
LS8 3QY
Contact 0113 235 0614
Compton Community Hub
Harehills Lane
Harehills
LS9 7BG
Contact 0113 336 7790
Dewsbury Road Community Hub
190 Dewsbury Road
Leeds
LS11 6PF
Contact 0113 378 5747
Giorgios Ristorante
70-72 Otley Road
Headingley
LS6 4BA
Please call George Psarias on 07788 733 815 who has offered help with providing free meals to any children who need them through half term.
Hamara Healthy Living Centre
Tempest Road
Leeds
LS11 6RD
Contact 0113 277 3330
Holbeck Together
99 Domestic Street
Holbeck
LS11 9NS
Contact 0113 245 5553
Hunslet Club
Hillidge Rd
Hunslet
LS10 1BP
Contact 0113 271 6489
I am Doner
23 Otley Road
Headingley
LS6 3AA
Wednesday - Sunday
Offering 50 free and healthy school meals to be ordered online at www.iamdoner.co.uk and collected in store.
Konak Meze Restaurant
9-11 Town Street
Horsforth
LS18 5LJ
Free essentials, or ready hot meals, for young families who need support through the holidays. Please message them on their Facebook page.
Little Bao Boy
3 Sovereign Square
Leeds
LS1 4BA
Free Bao and Fries for anyone up to the age of 16. 3pm to 4:30pm all through Half Term.
Leeds 14 Trust
45 Ramshead Hill
Seacroft
LS14 1BT
Contact 0113 318 0522
Mumtaz
Chadwick Street
1 & 2 Macckenzie House
Leeds
LS10 1PJ
Any child aged between 4 and 16 years old can come between 5pm and 6pm, to collect a free chicken or vegetarian biryani. Tuesday to Sunday of Half Term.
New Wortley Community Association
40 Tong Road
Armley
LS12 1LZ
Contact 0113 322 1537
Pho Cafe
Trinity Kitchen
27 Albion Street
Leeds
LS1 5AT
Will give out 50 free meals a day, available at the front of the restaurant.
Popalong Cafe
149-151 Bradford Road
Stanningley
LS28 6AT
Call between 9am and 10am to arrange, on 0113 256 0477
Pudsey Parish Church
Church Lane
Pudsey
LS28 8BE
Providing hampers to families with children on Free School Meals in Pudsey, Calverley, Swinnow, Woodhall, Tyersal, Farsley, Rodley & Calverley
Rainbow Junktion
24 Regent Terrace
Hyde Park
LS6 1NP
Takeaway lunches for anyone, no referral necessary. 12pm - 3pm, Monday, Thursday and Friday.
Reginald Centre
263 Chapeltown Road
Leeds
LS7 3EX
Contact 0113 336 7683
Sant Angelo
30 High Street
Wetherby
LS22 6LT
Any children in the local area in need or going hungry will be provided with a nutritious breakfast over the October half term.
Shantona Women & Family Centre
Shepherd’s Lane
Harehills
LS8 5AW
Contact 0113 249 7120
Skyliner
15 Austhorpe View
Leeds
LS15 8NN
Available every lunchtime, 11:30am - 3pm, for the whole of half term week.
St Vincent’s Support Centre
Curtis Building
4 Berking Avenue
Leeds
LS9 9LF
Contact 0113 248 4126
Sukhothai
8 Regent Street
Chapel Allerton
LS7 4PE
300 hot meals will be available on Friday 30th October, 1pm-3pm
Sukhothai
4 St Anne’s Road
Headingley
LS6 3NX
300 hot meals will be available on Friday 30th October, 1pm-3pm
The Devon
Kingswear Crescent
Cross Gates
LS15 8LR
Free packed lunches for school children, delivered daily. Please message the pub on Facebook or call them on 0113 264 7943.
The Bay Horse
Bradford Road
East Ardsley
Wakefield
WF3 2HQ
Free packed lunches for Children over half term, please call 01924 829 022. Ready to collect from 11:30 to 2pm, Monday to Friday.
The Fenton
161 Woodhouse Lane
Leeds
LS2 3ED
Monday - Friday, 12pm-4pm
Please call ahead so demand can be managed on 07841 015 133, delivery can be available if needed.
The Learning Curve
Unit 43b, Springfield Commercial Centre
Bagley Lane
Farsley
LS28 5LY
Prepaying vouchers available for free meals at Whiteheads, Farsley, and The Loft Coffee Shop, Farsley
The Potting Shed
Oxford Road
Guiseley
LS20 8AA
Free children’s pizza to anyone who needs help providing for their child, Monday to Friday, 12pm-2pm. Please contact in advance on 01943 871 287 to arrange.
The Princess
Apperley Lane
Rawdon
LS19 6BJ
Please message on their Facebook page and they will drop off a lunch between 12-2pm, Monday to Friday.
The New Travellers Rest
Cross Gates Lane
Cross Gates
LS15 7PF
Contact through their Facebook page for a packed lunch.
The Red Lion
60 Main Street
Shadwell
LS17 8HH
Tuesday - Saturday, Lunch 12-1 or Tea 5-6
Any children in the Shadwell area aged 4-16 who receive free school meals, spaghetti bolognaise, roast dinner, sausage and mash. Please message on their Facebook page to order.
The Rumbling Tum Cafe
9 New Inn Court
Otley
LS21 3AJ
Monday 26th Oct - Sunday 1st November
Free takeaway lunch boxes.
Yorkshire Crust
252 Tinshill Road
Leeds
LS16 7BT
Tuesday - Friday
Healthy packed lunch, including a sandwich, a piece of fruit and a packet of crisps. Please place your orders via 07576 878 871 with your child’s name before 11am so it can be collected by 12pm.
