Bishop John Arnold: “Children shouldn’t have to prove hardship before they can eat.”
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More than 300,000 children in our diocese are living in poverty, and many of the families we work alongside find themselves having to make difficult decisions every day when it comes to providing food or other essentials for those closest to them.
Bishop John Arnold, chair of our board of trustees, has written an article, which has been shared on the ‘No child left behind’ website today, highlighting the need for action.
He said: “A civilised society should never place children in the position of trying to learn while hungry.
“If we are serious about building a society in which every child can flourish, then ensuring that no child goes without a nutritious meal at school must be a shared national priority.
“Extending free school meals to all primary school children would be a clear and hopeful decision – one that reflects both sound public policy and our deepest moral values.
“Every child deserves dignity, opportunity and hope for the future. Ensuring that no child goes hungry at school is one important way we can help make that hope a reality.”
To read the full article, visit: https://freeschoolmealsforall.org.uk/articles/no-child-should-have-to-learn-while-hungry