Supermarkets vouchers will be sent out to the families of children on free schools meals during the coronavirus crisis. Education Secretary Gavin Williamson invited schools across England to join the scheme to make sure families in need of support get help.
He said that the devolved administrations in Scotland, Wales and Northern Ireland were also being given the chance to sign up.
It is estimated that 1.3 million pupils are currently entitled to free meals. Families on low income will be given a voucher of £15 a week for each eligible child - currently above the £11.50 currently paid to schools for the cost of providing free meals.