Children unable to attend school because of teacher strikes are being offered free packed lunches at a wine bar.

Sanjay Raval, who runs the City Wall in Rochester, is serving up meals on the house tomorrow and Thursday when industrial action is planned.

He said: "We would like to support the families who are having to take time of work due to the teacher strikes and take the pressure off having to provide extra meals outside of their current budget.

"We know first-hand that some local families rely on schools to provide that main meal, if the school is closed and not able to provide a lunch we can take the pressure off families.

"With some free exercise into Rochester High Street – lunch for the kids is on us."

The goodwill gesture is being laid on with help from Gillingham Street Angels, a charity which helps needy and vulnerable people across Medway.

It's also in conjunction with CWP (Central Wholesale Produce), discount food suppliers which has a warehouse in Laker Road, near Rochester Airport.

Explaining the rationale behind the project, Mr Raval added: "It was an amazing idea from a member of my team, Roxanne Goode.

"I was more than happy to support and work alongside several local businesses and charities to put this together.

"We hope that it goes a little way in supporting local families at this challenging time."

The lunches are being served at the High Street bar between 12 noon and 3pm.