'We've sold toys, and even used my kids' birthday money'. Parents struggle to feed their children

Charities say they've been filling the gap for free school meals during holidays as families struggle with the rising cost of groceries.

New research from The Felix Project reveals that 67% of teachers expected children in their class to go hungry this summer.

Sky News spoke to one father who has had to sell his chlidren's toys to feed them during the school holidays.

Full story: https://news.sky.com/story/weve-sold-toys-clothes-and-even-used-my-kids-old-birthday-money-the-parents-struggling-to-feed-children-during-school-holidays-13420676

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Post from Sky News on August 31, 2025

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