# Families skipping meals during school holidays, charity warns

A UK charity reports that many families are skipping meals over the school holidays due to rising living costs. The findings highlight increased financial pressure on low-income households. This matters because it underscores the deepening food insecurity affecting children during breaks from free school meals.

**Importance:** 3/5

## Sources

### Business
- [BBC Business](https://www.bbc.co.uk/news/articles/cm2g0g557g2o?at_medium=RSS&at_campaign=rss) — Tue, 21 Jul 2026 05:10:52 GMT