Free lunches hit the spot in Manawatū schools
Leftover lunches are offered to pupils who want seconds and the rest are given to children to take home. “We can hold our heads high knowing it's gone home and there’s an opportunity for a family member to enjoy.” She said the lunches also gave children more concentration for learning in the afternoon. “It creates excitement and people are on a level playing field. No-one is coming with things for lunch like birthday cake from the night before. It’s quite uplifting.” The school supplies a weekly list to the providers with dietary requirements, including gluten free, vegetaria...
Source: stuff.co.nz