Feeding Derbyshire News

Rural Action Derbyshire, as the lead organisation for Feeding Derbyshire, has welcomed a majo r national policy change that will help lift thousands of families out of food insecurity. From September 2026, all children in England whose families receive Universal Credit will qualify for free school meals—regardless of household income. Currently, families must earn under £7,400 per year (after tax) to be eligible, meaning many low-income working families are excluded. This lon