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25 August 2015 Last updated at 06:50 BST
But when the school term ends, families with children who usually rely on this extra support, no longer get those free meals.
Ricky's been to a club in Greater Manchester where kids and their parents can come along for free, to get active and learn about how to prepare a healthy and nutritious meal.
During term-time some schools provide free meals for families who struggle to afford to pay for healthy foods.