Educaterers provides 120,000 meals a week in over 180 primary schools in Warwickshire, Leicestershire, Oxfordshire, Birmingham, Coventry, and Staffordshire.
Some of the themed menus coming up include the Six Nations Rugby Championship and special biscuits to highlight Red Nose Day.
Simon James, chief executive of Educaterers, said: "Research shows that nutritious school lunches improve learning, as well as reduce obesity rates and poor health. We are committed to providing wholesome and innovative menu choices that cater to various dietary preferences and provide tasty and nutritious vegan and vegetarian options throughout the year.
“We were delighted to join the Veganuary movement. This initiative not only supports a healthier lifestyle but also contributes to environmental sustainability. We look forward to supporting other healthy eating initiatives throughout the year."
Educaterers believes a nutritious school lunch is critical to children’s health and well-being, especially for low-income students. The benefits of a healthy school meal include:
- Children concentrate and learn better, as well as perform better in sport.
- Eating around a table at school helps children to socialise.
- There’s no need to worry about what food you have suitable for a packed lunch.
- Children are more likely to develop healthy eating habits and are less prone to become overweight.