Petition · past parliament · Department for Work and Pensions
Replace the supply of children's food parcels contract with a cash payment.
Closed
35 signatures
What the petition asks
In light of the recent failings of the companies chosen to provide food packages to children during home schooling in the pandemic, it is clear they are unfit for purpose.
As a result, the contracts should be nullified and replaced with a direct cash payment to the amount sufficient as to supply enough sustenance to a child, per child, per week. Cash would no doubt be a more dignified approach, and should be the primary choice in order that children who require it, aren't left to hunger.
Timeline
| 18 Jan 2021 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 18 Jul 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
35
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Work and Pensions
Opened
18 Jan 2021
Closed
18 Jul 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.