Bringing FEAST closer to families in Eastfield

  Starting this January, FEAST has been working together with our partners to bring more fully funded holiday activities with healthy food directly into Eastfield, giving children and families more to do, close to home. Eastfield is a community where families often tell us they want more affordable, accessible activities during the school holidays. While […]

Summer food guide: where children can eat for free this summer

North Yorkshire Together and FEAST have created a helpful summer food guide for families looking for affordable places to eat during the school holidays. The guide brings together a range of supermarkets, cafés and restaurants offering free or £1 meals for children and young people. It is designed to help families enjoy time out together […]

From written off to role model: how FEAST helped Warren find his place

When Warren first came to Desapline Martial Arts through FEAST, it was during a difficult period in his life. He’d been expelled from school and was struggling with instability at home. “My behaviour was just all over the place,” he says. “Getting in trouble, starting fights… I was just misbehaving in general.” He signed up for Desapline […]

FEAST in Numbers

We’re pleased to share the FEAST Annual Report 2025, reflecting on the continued growth and impact of North Yorkshire’s Holiday Activities and Food programme. Funded by the Department for Education, commissioned by North Yorkshire Council and coordinated by North Yorkshire Together, FEAST has become a vital part of support for families during the school holidays. […]