Every day, Mellors says it prepares and serves school meals to a wide range of multi-faith schools. By listening closely to pupils, families, clients, and school partners, Mellors continue to find meaningful ways to respond to their needs.
Danielle Watkins, head of food development at Mellors, said: “Food sits at the heart of so many celebrations, and this is especially true during Ramadan. In many Muslim households, the arrival of Ramadan brings families together to prepare meals and share time with one another.
“We wanted to help make this time a little easier for families by offering flexibility in how free school meals can be used — while adding a touch of Mellors sparkle.”
Mellors estimate that around 130 primary and secondary schools may participate in the programme, with the potential to support up to 40,000 pupils and their families. Over the three-week Ramadan period, this could include the provision of more than 600,000 meals.
Moonlit Meals enables families to choose from three carefully considered options, allowing pupils observing Ramadan to enjoy their meals after sunset in a way that best suits their household:
- Take-Home Cold Meal Deal – A choice of sandwich, salad, cous cous or rice pot, paired with a home-baked treat or fruit and bottled water — ideal for taking home and enjoying at iftar.
- Home Care Package of Cupboard Essentials – A selection of useful store-cupboard staples, such as rice, chopped tomatoes, spices, and other ingredients to support home-cooked meals throughout Ramadan.
- Ready Prepared Meal – Freshly prepared each day and collected daily after school, with clear storage and reheating instructions to ensure safety and convenience. Meals are provided cold to reheat at home and include fruit and bottled water.