While parents are busy creating Instagram-worthy lunchboxes, the author highlights the importance of free school meals for all children, emphasizing the need for social media advocacy for this vital program. The article criticizes the focus on aesthetic lunches while overlooking the reality of food insecurity for many children.
Indonesia’s incoming President, Prabowo Subianto, is planning to implement a nationwide free school meals scheme but faces challenges in funding and logistics. He is looking to countries like India, Japan, and China for guidance on managing costs and effectiveness, but analysts warn of potential economic and logistical hurdles for Indonesia.
Thousands of families on the brink of financial crisis are set to receive a lifeline with £315 in supermarket vouchers. Customers of Lidl, Aldi, Sainsbury’s, Morrisons, Tesco and Asda will benefit from the government-extended Household Support Fund. Stockport Council is distributing the vouchers to families with children who are entitled to free school meals, families with children eligible for vouchers through Local Council Tax Support and/or Housing Benefit. The vouchers will be distributed by email or post and can be used to purchase essential items.
