'As a school, it’s the least we can do': School Meals programme continues through crisis

North Monastery Primary School assistant principal Maria Carroll and second-class teacher Jill Kelly packing their cars to deliver hampers to families of pupils. Pictures: Larry Cummins

The country’s School Meals programme is continuing and demand is greater than ever, says Jess Casey

Many people mightn’t think much of turning to their cupboards and finding a few spare tins of beans, a box of cereal or a bag or two of pasta, or of opening their fridge to find a surplus of fruit, veg, meat and cheese.