A survey found that almost two-thirds of teachers in London fear that their students will experience hunger during the summer holidays. The Felix Project estimates that as many as 98,000 school children could suffer from holiday hunger. Nationally, 67 percent of teachers share similar concerns. In deprived areas, 24 percent of teachers worry that up to six children will go hungry, while only four percent in affluent areas have similar worries. The Felix Project is increasing food distribution to schools during the holidays to help address this issue.
Almost two thirds of London teachers fear children in their classes will experience hunger during the summer holidays because their parents or carers cannot afford to feed them.
The Felix Project estimated that up to 98,000 school children in London could experience holiday hunger, with 64 percent of teachers expressing concern for at least one student.
In the most deprived areas, 24 percent of teachers say up to six children will go hungry, compared to four percent in affluent areas.
David Huntingford, headteacher at William Ford Junior School in Dagenham, noted that some classes may have between 6-10 children at risk of hunger during the summer.
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