Meal Delivery HAF Programmes in Glasgow

The Holiday Activities and Food (HAF) programme is a government-funded initiative that’s all about providing free meals and some exciting activities to kids from low-income households during the school holidays. Organised through your local council and funded by the Department for Education, the programme brings together healthy eating with some physical activity, creative workshops and educational experiences so that kids can have somewhere safe, stimulating and nourishing to be during the school holidays.

The programme supports kids aged between 4-16 and Reception through Year 11 and, in some areas, provision is also available for kids with special educational needs, those in care or who are simply identified as vulnerable.

If you are a family on benefits-related free school meals, you’re likely to be eligible for HAF provision. Your child’s school or Council can confirm that for you and, if you qualify, you may be issued a HAF code or voucher that’ll get your child a free place.

If you’re a school, club or community provider, we’re more than happy to discuss how our meal delivery service into your HAF delivery programme. Just give us a call on 0141 773 3226 today.

Schools and providers apply for HAF funding through their local authority. The council then distributes grants from the Department for Education. To qualify, programmes have to meet certain criteria like running activities for at least four hours a day, four days a week. And they also have to show that they can provide healthy food, some enriching activities and a bit of nutritional education across the holiday periods.

Some things to keep in mind:

• Applications go through your council’s HAF coordinator or their providers’ portal
• Funding is usually around £25 per eligible child, per day that covers food, staffing and activities
• The programme supports kids aged 5-16, with a focus on healthy meals and getting the kids active and engaged
• If your school can’t apply directly, you might be able to partner with your local council, a community group or a provider like ICare to deliver on your behalf

We work with the folllowing:

• Primary and Secondary Schools
• After-school and holiday clubs
• Sports Clubs
• Community centres
• Charities
• Churches

We’ve made the ordering and delivery process as simple as possible, so that you don’t have to spend your time worrying about what’s for lunch so you can just focus on giving your kids a great experience.

Order Process

• Place your order via phone or online, depending on your requirements.Choose from a varied menu of hot meals, sandwiches, and balanced options.
• Select delivery dates and quantities based on your programme schedule.
• Notify us of any dietary requirements, allergies, or special meal requests in advance.
• Our team can assist with menu planning to ensure meals are suitable for children.

This flexible ordering system allows both one-off bookings and ongoing programme support.

Delivery Schedules

• We do deliveries 7 days a week, which is perfect for holiday clubs and extended programmes
• Meals are delivered at a time that suits you, so you can be sure that everything will run smoothly
• We work with your session schedule (e.g. lunch service at schools or clubs)
• Reliable, on-time delivery supports smooth service during busy HAF periods

• Whether you’re running afterschool clubs, breakfast clubs, holiday programmes or participating in HAF, you need a reliable partner to deliver the meals in style
• ICare Cuisine makes sure all our meals are balanced, healthy and nutritious and child-friendly. We meet school standards by offering a mix of protein, vegetables and wholesome carbs
• We really make a big difference to schools and staff, helping them to focus on what matters most, teaching and supporting the kids, rather than getting bogged down in the day to day of meal preparation

At ICare Cuisine, we’ve can also handle all of your dietary requirements, allergies and special requirements of kids.

Working with a local provider like ICare Cuisine for meal delivery HAF programmes offers several advantages:

• Meals are delivered directly to schools or clubs on time, ensuring smooth operations during busy periods
• Freshly prepared menus include a variety of hot meals and sandwiches
• Meals are designed to appeal to children while promoting healthy eating habits
• Local providers enable faster communication when needed
• Greater flexibility for changes to menus, delivery times, or special requirements

ICare Cuisine’s meal delivery service supporting HAF programmes benefits schools, staff, and eligible families.

The kids get to enjoy healthy, tasty meals that give them the energy and focus they need to get the most out of their time in school. Meanwhile, staff save valuable time and reduce stress during afterschool clubs and the summer school holidays, while parents gain confidence that their children are eating well.

Our delivery service can handle any size group, whether that’s hot or cold meals, with the flexibility to support short-notice orders.

We offer a trusted and local solution for after-school clubs, holiday programmes and HAF sessions that combines all the things that matter: convenience, nutrition and speed of delivery. That means schools can focus on creating amazing learning environments, confident that every meal is supporting the programme goals and kids needs.

• Wide choice of 200+ meals, including hot meals, frozen options, and sandwiches to suit all tastes
• Meals that meet School Food Standards with top Food Hygiene ratings
• Flexible delivery options, including hot meals ready to serve or chilled/frozen meals for later use
• 7-day delivery service, ideal for schools, care settings, and HAF programmes
• A simple ordering process with a friendly team on hand when you need usd