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Daily Mirror
01-07-2025
- Business
- Daily Mirror
Mums and dads offered free shopping this summer
Almost a quarter of parents have been forced to skip meals in order to feed their children over the summer holidays, a new study has found Almost a quarter of parents are planning to skip meals during the summer holidays to ensure their children are fed, as they anticipate spending an extra £300 on food. According to research by Iceland, some 24% of parents will go without food to make sure their children have meals during the six-week break. An overwhelming 93% of parents are bracing themselves to spend more than £300 solely on food, with half already saving up for the expected increase. The survey, which involved 2,000 parents, also found more than half are anxious about managing financially through the holidays, with 43% fearing it could be the most expensive summer they've ever had. More than a quarter of parents are apprehensive about the summer break, with two-fifths feeling the pressure to spend money, and some 38% feeling guilty about not being able to provide their children with the summer holiday they desire. To assist the most vulnerable families this summer, Iceland and The Food Warehouse are launching a scheme. In addition to honouring free school meal vouchers, Iceland is also offering customers a £5 top-up, the largest-ever school meal top-up, and more than double what it provided in 2023. Alongside the top-up, Iceland has also put together a range of deals specifically designed to aid families. Richard Walker, Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, said: "We know the summer holidays can be an incredibly difficult time for families, but hearing that some are going without meals to keep food on the table for their children is truly heartbreaking. No parent should have to make that kind of sacrifice and at Iceland and The Food Warehouse we're committed to standing by families during such a challenging time." "We hope these extra top-ups bring some relief to those who need it most this summer." Families keen to benefit from the top-up, which is available to nearly 2.2 million households, must have a registered Iceland and The Food Warehouse Bonus Card.
Wales Online
01-07-2025
- Business
- Wales Online
Parents offered free shopping in light of £300 extra cost of summer
A quarter of parents plan to skip meals during the summer holidays to feed their children as many expect to pay an extra £300 on food. 24% of parents will go hungry to ensure their children have meals on the table during the six-week break, according to Iceland research. 93% of parents are expecting to spend more than £300 on food alone, with half saving up for the expected increase in spending. The survey of 2,000 parents also revealed more than half are worried about coping financially through the holidays with 43% fearing it could be the most expensive summer they've ever experienced. More than a quarter of parents are dreading the summer break with two-fifths feeling pressure to spend money and 38% feeling guilty about not giving their children the summer holiday they want. Iceland and The Food Warehouse is launching a scheme designed to help the most vulnerable families this summer. In addition to accepting free school meal vouchers, Iceland is also giving customers a £5 top-up, the biggest-ever school meal top-up, and more than double what it offered in 2023. As well as providing a top-up, Iceland has also curated a range of deals specifically to help families. Richard Walker, Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, said: "We know the summer holidays can be an incredibly difficult time for families, but hearing that some are going without meals to keep food on the table for their children is truly heartbreaking. No parent should have to make that kind of sacrifice and at Iceland and The Food Warehouse we're committed to standing by families during such a challenging time. "We hope these extra top-ups bring some relief to those who need it most this summer." To claim the top-up, available to almost 2.2 million families, families must have a registered Iceland and The Food Warehouse Bonus Card, which is free to sign up for. For more information on Iceland's Bonus card visit,
Scottish Sun
30-06-2025
- Business
- Scottish Sun
How you can get more money off your Aldi and Iceland weekly food shop this summer
Find out how to save money on your grocery shop SHOP TO IT How you can get more money off your Aldi and Iceland weekly food shop this summer TWO major supermarkets are stepping up to help struggling parents feed their kids over the long summer break. Almost a quarter of British parents have said they plan to skip meals themselves over summer just so their children can eat, while more than half feared they will struggle to cope with rising costs. 1 Iceland and Aldi are helping families get more money off their shops this summer Credit: Getty But two of Britain's biggest budget supermarkets are stepping up to help struggling families. Iceland and Aldi have both announced money-saving initiatives designed to ease the squeeze on household budgets and help parents keep cupboards stocked. Iceland, along with its sister chain The Food Warehouse, has launched a new scheme to give a much-needed boost to families who rely on free school meal vouchers. From the start of the school holidays, eligible families will get a £5 top-up to spend at Iceland, the biggest ever offered by the chain, and more than double the £2 bonus that was given last year. Richard Walker, Executive Chairman of Iceland Foods, described the findings as heartbreaking. He said no parent should have to sacrifice their own meals to feed their kids and stressed that the top-up aims to give a bit of relief to families during the summer. The supermarket has also launched a range of extra deals to help shoppers, including 8 items for £10 offers, half price off popular brands, buy two get one free deals, and big discounts on laundry products. To qualify for the extra fiver, families must first be eligible fro free school meals. Then they need to have an Iceland or The Food Warehouse Bonus Card, which is free to sign up for online or via the Bonus Card app. The £5 bonus will then be credited onto the card within seven working days after scanning it at the checkout. Three key benefits you could be missing out on Meanwhile, Aldi is rolling out its Summer Support Scheme, giving families across Britain the chance to bag a £50 voucher every day during the summer holidays. The scheme will last from July through to the end of August, Each day, one family will be picked at random to win a £50 voucher to spend on anything in store, from fresh groceries and cupboard fillers to toys and games from the Specialbuy aisle. In total, 62 vouchers are up for grabs, helping to ease the pressure on parents as they juggle the cost of feeding, entertaining and keeping children active. The Sun has contacted Iceland to confirm whether the voucher is a one-off or if parents with multiple kids can repeatedly claim this. Unlike, Iceland's offer you don't have to be eligible for free school meals to sign up for Aldi's scheme, parents can enter by sending their name and email address to SummerSupportScheme@ Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said the scheme would help support families through what can be a financially challenging time. This summer scheme follows Aldi's ongoing efforts to support families, including freezing the price of its Mamia First Infant Formula until the end of 2025. In another major help for families, Aldi has brought back its hugely popular Back to School range and frozen prices once again. Parents can pick up essential school uniform items from just £1.50, and the full £5 uniform bundle, available in sizes ranging from four to 12 years. For those looking to top up on school kit, shoppers will find three-packs of shirts for £3.69, jersey trousers at £2.49 and leather school shoes with memory foam insoles for just £8.99. The range also includes sportswear and PE essentials, with joggers from £6.99 and football boots from £9.99. Who can get free school meals? Whether you are eligible for free school meals after that depends on whether you get certain benefits and your income. In the UK, you qualify if you get certain benefits regardless of income. These benefits include; income support, income-based Jobseeker's Allowance, income-related Employment and Support Allowance (ESA) and support under the Immigration and Asylum Act. In England and Wales, this also includes if you receive the guaranteed element of Pension Credit and working tax credit. For millions on Universal Credit there are income requirements though. If you live in England or Wales, you must have an income of £7,400 a year or less, not including benefits, to qualify for free school meals. Those on child tax credits must earn under £16,190 a year. In Scotland, those on Universal Credit must have a monthly income of £660 or less - £7,920 a year. Meanwhile, Scottish families must have an income of less than £17,005 if they claim child tax credits, which goes down to £7,920 if they claim this as well as working tax credits. In some cases, children aged between 16 and 18 receiving Universal Credit themselves can be eligible for free school meals too. How many eligible children claim free school meals in England? Just under 1.9 million pupils are eligible for free school meals in England. However, analysis from the Liberal Democrats in December 2022 revealed over 230,000 children were not receiving the benefit because their parents were not claiming. Based on that, it means around 1.7 million students are currently claiming free school meals in England. What other support is available? These aren't the only retailers offering help to families this summer. Asda also offers a Kids Eat for £1 deal in its in-store cafes, which runs year-round. Children can get a hot meal for just £1 when an adult spends £1 or more. Some meals also include a free drink and a piece of fruit, making it one of the most affordable lunch options when you're out. Meanwhile, Tesco has teamed up with Community Cookery School to offer free cooking classes to parents and children over the summer, helping families learn budget-friendly recipes and how to reduce food waste. You can also check if your local council is running a Holiday Activities and Food Programme. These government-backed schemes offer free meals and activities to children who qualify for free school meals during term time but places often fill up fast, so it's worth registering early.
Metro
30-06-2025
- Business
- Metro
How to get money off your supermarket shop at Aldi and Iceland this summer
With the summer holidays just around the corner, catering for your family of hungry kids can get eye-wateringly expensive. You can no longer ship them off to breakfast club or rely on the free school lunches they chow down on during the day. In fact, 93% of parents are expecting to fork out more than an extra £300 on food in this six-week period alone. What's more is a quarter of parents plan to skip meals in order to feed their children while they're off school, according to Iceland. But two supermarkets may just have the answers to your prayers. That's right, Iceland and Aldi are offering millions of families money off their weekly shop. And luckily for you, we've got the lowdown on how to save some much needed cash… Iceland and its sister store The Food Warehouse are offering a great way to get money off your weekly shop, from June 30, until August 30, 2025. The supermarkets will be accepting free school meal vouchers to get you money off your groceries. The money you get off your shop is dependent on the monetary value of your free school meal vouchers, which varies depending on your council, but is typically £15 a week. What's more, is if you spend the minimum of £15 of School Meal Gift Cards, then you can get an extra £5 off your shop. This is as long as you have a registered Iceland and The Food Warehouse Bonus Card. You'll need to scan it in store when completing your shop, and then wait up to seven working days for the £5 bonus to be credited onto your card. This cash top up is more than double the amount Iceland offered back in 2023, making it a pretty good deal. Don't get caught out though, because this deal isn't available in Iceland Locals. The supermarket is also running an eight for £10 deal, which includes items for quick and easy meals. Items included in this offer are: Goodfella's Thin Pepperoni Pizza £2.00 Goodfella's Thin Cheese Pizza – £2.00 Chicago Town Pepperoni Deep Dish – 310g, £1.75 Chicago Town Four Cheese Deep Dish – 296g, £1.75 Birds Eye Bbq Chicken Griddlers – 8 Pack, £2.50 Birds Eye Chicken Dippers – 12 Pack, £2.50 Birds Eye Crispy Chicken – 2 Pack, £2.50 Birds Eye Southern Fried Chicken – 2 Pack, £2.50 Aunt Bessies Straight Chips – 600g, £2.20 Birds Eye Alphabites – 456g, £2.25 Mccain Quick Chips – 2 Pack, £2.00 Youngs Fish Fingers – 10 Pack, £1.79 Young's Chip Shop Omega 3 Fish Fillets – 2 Pack, £2.00 Richmond Thick Pork Sausage – 8 Pack, £2.00 Iceland also has a buy two get one free offer on items like Doritos, Heinz 1kg Tomato Ketchup and Baked Beans. If you're finding yourself stressed about the cost of doing the laundry, then the supermarket has also reduced items like certain detergents and capsules to half price. If you're in England and think your child should be eligible for free school meals but isn't receiving them, you should check with your local council to find out if you qualify. Not all councils offer free school meal vouchers during school holidays, because they may choose to run school holiday and food clubs instead. Your child may be able to get free school meals if you get any of the following: Income Support income-based Jobseeker's Allowance income-related Employment and Support Allowance support under Part VI of the Immigration and Asylum Act 1999 the guaranteed element of Pension Credit Child Tax Credit (provided you're not also entitled to Working Tax Credit and have an annual gross income of no more than £16,190) Working Tax Credit run-on – paid for 4 weeks after you stop qualifying for Working Tax Credit Universal Credit – if you apply on or after 1 April 2018 your household income must be less than £7,400 a year (after tax and not including any benefits you get) Children who get paid these benefits directly, instead of through a parent or guardian, can also get free school meals. The free schools meals scheme is separate to the Healthy Start scheme in England, Northern Ireland and Wales which gives you £4.25 a week to put towards fresh fruit and veg if you're eligible. Budget supermarket giant, Aldi, has launched its Summer Support Scheme,which will see vouchers given away every day over the six-week break in July and August. Now, this one is more of a competition format and, to enter, you'll need to submit your name and email address to SummerSupportScheme@ to be eligible. Of all the families that do this, one will be chosen at random each day to receive a £50 voucher to spend in store. More Trending This can be spent on whatever you wish, from your weekly shop and cupboard essentials, to toys and games to entertain kids from the Specialbuy aisle. A total of 62 vouchers are up for grabs, and remember, you have to be in it to win it. Julie Ashfield, Chief Commercial Officer at Aldi UK, said: 'The school holidays can put extra pressure on finances, especially when it comes to keeping children fed, entertained and active. View More » 'As the UK's cheapest supermarket, we don't believe in paying a premium for healthy, quality food and we'll always do what we can to support parents in making their money go further.' Do you have a story to share? Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@ MORE: The holiday scam that could rob you of thousands of pounds MORE: I always felt 'mum guilt' – then I went on a girls' trip MORE: The way you pay council tax could change – here's how Your free newsletter guide to the best London has on offer, from drinks deals to restaurant reviews.
Scottish Sun
30-05-2025
- Scottish Sun
Four simple ways to cut the cost of your family camping trip this summer
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