This is where children can get a free meal in and around Preston this half-term
Preston businesses have literally stepped up to the plate this half-term with a range of free meal offers for children whose families might need a helping hand during these difficult times.
By Matthew Calderbank
Published 28th Oct 2020, 11:18 BST
Updated 28th Oct 2020, 11:22 BST
These are just some of the city's kind-hearted takeaways, restaurants and other businesses that are ensuring that no child goes hungry in Preston this half-term.
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9. Fat Sam's Grill, Towngate, Leyland
Fat Sam’s Grill, Towngate, Leyland are offering families with children a free meal per child (either popcorn chicken or cheese burger with chips and corn on the cob), available for dining in or takeaway, during October half term. You can call Fat Sams on 01772 379174 for more details.
This family-run chippy in Farington is helping local children in need this half-term and is giving away free kids meals for those that need it the most. Families can pop in between 11.30am and 1.30pm, Monday to Friday. Photo: Google
Rora's Desserts and Lily's Cafe in Chorley have teamed up to provide free children's lunch bags this half-term, Monday to Friday, including sandwich, fruit, yoghurt, drink, crisps and a delicious homemade Brownie. You can arrange for a lunch bag to be collected or delivered by sending either Lily's Cafe or Rora's Desserts a private message via Facebook. You can also call Rora's on 07445 201188 or Lily's on 07368 588621.
The good folks at Oh My Cod chippy in Coppull are looking out for local kids in need of a warm meal this half-term with free cones of chips. All children have to do is pop into the shop, with a parent if they're too young, between midday and 2pm, Monday to Friday (October 30).