Khan is committed to investing in and providing a helping hand for young people during the summer. Evidence shows without the safety and security of school and free school meals they are more vulnerable to exploitation and violence.
Holiday Hope is a key manifesto commitment that will directly contribute to the Mayor’s pledge to provide 250,000 young people with activities and positive opportunities during this term.
Recognising that the holidays can make it more challenging for young people to access healthy meals, all activities delivered during the summer and school holidays will include food either at activities or through take home packs provided for both children and their families.
Khan said: “I’m determined to make London the greatest city in the world to grow up in and one where every young person has the support and opportunities that they need to be safe and to thrive. The school holidays should be a time to celebrate the best of our city and build experiences and friendships, but we also know it also is a time when young people are vulnerable to exploitation and violence.
“Our Holiday Hope programme, backed up by £6m investment, will provide the helping hand and support that children and young people need, offering them something to do, something to aspire to and something to eat, as part of my commitment to build a fairer and safer London for everyone.”