Due to food price, hiking energy costs and funding cuts schools are having to cut even more corners.
Many children rely on their school to be their source of food meaning having one meal a day. However the same children are then face hunger during the holidays. Putting further pressure on parents/ families/ carers and households overall.
With current circumstances a warm nutritious meal is being replaced with even a cold sandwich. This daunting reality will have further impact on the performance and interaction of the child at school, with peers and society.
From staff cuts, cheaper unhealthy alternatives and changes in energy usage in the kitchen environment the school lunch time experience is no longer what it used to be.
We are highlighting this cause for concern in the community. We strongly believe by elevating the pressure from schools inside, out many households will be better off.
Schools facing tough choices on school meals
Written on 17/08/2022
Linda Rozario