Food for thought: How pupils in Cork benefit from school meals

The principals at two primary schools describe the health, social, and educational benefits their young charges are enjoying

Greenmount NS principal Finbarr Hurley and secretary Ber Long. 'School lunches are a great leveller,' Mr Hurley says. 'Every child is equal, they all get the same, high-quality, healthy lunch.' Picture: Jim Coughlan

Children’s life chances are being improved by a programme which tackles food poverty suffered by families throughout Cork City and nationally.

Teachers report that students are happier, calmer, more focused, and ready to learn after they’ve eaten a meal in school. Research also backs up their assertions.