On Wednesday (October 21), MPs voted against continuing the provision of free school meals throughout this half term (Monday October 26 - Friday October 30) and up until Easter 2021.
The result caused huge debate across the country but it has also seen a whole host of organisations come together to cover the shortfall.
Across Peterboorugh, many businesses and charities have offered food to those children that were set to miss out.
Below is a list of those, along with information on how you can either donate or access support.
Any other businesses or organisations that are offering help and would like to be mentioned can email [email protected].
13. Millfield Community Fridge
Millfield Community Fridge will be working alongside Community First to provide packed lunches of sandwiches, fruit, snacks and a drink throughout the week. To collect, visit the Fridge between 10am and 2pm Monday to Friday. Photo: Midlands
14. Fisher's Treats
Bretton Parish Councillor James Hayes has invited members of the community to donate towards providing meals for children, who may go hungry. He started the campaign off himself by donating £40 for 10 meals, to be provided by Rob Fisher of Fisher’s Treats. If you wish to donate, you can message Rob Fisher or Fisher's Treats on Facebook. Photo: Hilsea Portsmouth
15. Labour Councillors
Labour councillors are getting together to offer food parcels to anyone in need over half term. The group have taken donations from a number of supermarkets in the city and have already made a sizeable food donation to Paston Ridings Primary School (Monday October 26). Contact Cllr Shaz Nawaz- [email protected], 07720 373 126Cllr Lucinda Robinson- [email protected], 07856 653 614, Cllr Aasiyah Joseph - [email protected], 07588 630178. Photo: Midlands
16. Sarah Howard/Oxcart pub
Sarah Howard is a mum from Bretton who is organising food collections and deliveries each day in her local area. Anyone interested in donating or in accessing support can contact her on Facebook or visit the Oxcart pub between 12am and 10pm, where the donations are being stored. Photo: Midlands