Campaigner Christina Adane launched a petition to extend eligibility for free school meals to all those in need because she couldn’t understand how one of the richest nations of the world couldn’t
According to the World Health Organization, 39 million children were overweight or obese in 2020, leading to increased risks of heart disease, diabetes and an early death.
The campaign was developed following ‘worrying’ retail data revealed that vegetable sales have rapidly decreased to only 6.3% of retail basket value, a reduction of 9% compared to the same period l
Currently more than 2m tonnes of good-to-eat surplus food is wasted annually in the UK, the equivalent of 1.3Bn meals.
The Children’s Committee will be asked to support the development of a Children’s School Food Strategy, working in partnership with community partners and families.
The investor coalition was formed last year to engage with the UK Government in support of the National Food Strategy’s recommendations.
The survey has revealed a large proportion of respondents are making ‘extensive changes’ in order to cut costs as the cost of living continues to rise.
The letter, which was launched on Thursday 22 September by The Mirror and the National Education Union, is urging new Prime Minister Liz Truss to ensure no children in England are left hungry.
Following the passing of Her Majesty The Queen, Love British Food delayed the official start date of British Food Fortnight until Tuesday 20th September with the end date remaining 2nd October.