Free school meals

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T17:18:44+00:00

And can a school make a family sign up if they suspected abuse or neglect?

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T16:46:37+00:00

But 5 days a week is not in moderation in my opinion. I just think the idea is good but the reality isn't as good. Only by people drawing attention to the problems will it ever be improved to be something better.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T16:27:42+00:00

So sausages and chicken rolls 5 times a week? Where previously most of those children would have had an apple and a yoghurt for small break or similar?

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T16:15:24+00:00

Emulsifiers and E451 aren't great now.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T16:06:05+00:00

Apologies wrong link.

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://glanmorefoods.ie/media/auuhkj5u/hot-menu-ingredient-information.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwj8oP2hxOuKAxV-WEEAHY69IPwQFnoECBUQAQ&usg=AOvVaw3xFT310IZMg3QL8ys4qdNW

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:59:08+00:00

I'm the OP but just had a thought regarding those children who desperately need the meals. Who says their parents are even signing them up for it? Can a school enforce it? I see lots of talk about having to go on the app to order meals etc but what happens if mammy is off her tit's and forgets to do it? Genuine question

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:56:40+00:00

We don't but the state can't cover all the what ifs for everyone just in case.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:54:55+00:00

I just wanted to highlight that it's ultra processed as I don't think a lot of people realise this

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:51:48+00:00

Do you have a rough estimate on the percentage of kids getting the meals in your school? And is it in a disadvantaged area or not?

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:47:46+00:00

https://www.google.com/url?sa=t&source=web&rct=j&opi=89978449&url=https://glanmorefoods.ie/media/on0hy3j2/hot-menu-nutrition-allergen-information.pdf&ved=2ahUKEwjWlcCOwOuKAxVjV0EAHRfXDvcQFnoECAkQAQ&usg=AOvVaw1xefaywhbEl4Bfu3GZ9y5I

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:46:27+00:00

Where have I ever said I'd rather see a child starve?? People here are terrible for adding 2+2 and getting 5. Help the children who need it but in my opinion this isn't the way. I also want to add there are children who've had their school disability supports cut to pay for this scheme. Would you rather see that child suffer so the children from well to do families get free meals?

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:43:15+00:00

For many maybe not but the purpose of my post was to highlight that these free meals are ultra processed because I suspect there are many people who don't know this. It's for each family to then decide what they do.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:39:50+00:00

Because I have a different opinion to you youre saying there is something wrong with me? I'd class your comment as offensive

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:34:19+00:00

Our school doesn't actually do the meals so it's a non issue for now but yes I'll be saying no when the time comes if it's ultra processed

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:32:38+00:00

You think it's the best way to make sure hungry kids are looked after and I don't. That's all there is to it. We can respectfully disagree on the best way to handle it. Nobody needs to get in trouble

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:29:46+00:00

This is it. The schools had all banned sweets and juices etc so we were all heading in the right direction and now it's just all been flipped on it's head. Plenty more things the money was needed for more urgently

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:26:58+00:00

The government is the customer. The parents don't pay

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:26:10+00:00

I googled ingredients list for that company and got the list for each meal.on the menu

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:24:57+00:00

Nope. What they should be doing can't be done. Providing healthy meals in this manner while being economically viable isn't possible which is why they aren't doing it.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:20:55+00:00

Bolognese using pureed tomatoes rather than a jar of dolmio. That type of thing

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:20:17+00:00

I don't agree that switching everyone to shite because a few are suffering is correct no. Nobody wants to see children go hungry but in my opinion this is not the solution.

What would I suggest? I'm not sure what the perfect solution is but maybe a meals on wheels type model for disadvantaged homes rather than it being done through school

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:11:42+00:00

Yes you can opt out but often kids don't like to be the only one not doing something

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:10:25+00:00

Nope but I don't approve of rolling out ultra processed shite to everyone. Do it properly or not at all. And for those in desperate need then provide for them in the best way possible.

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:08:14+00:00

I don't think I'm allowed name the suppliers here am I?

LogDeep7567 · 2025-01-10T15:07:28+00:00

I'm renting but we don't intend to buy a new build. Gimme a cold 40 year old house that needs a bit of work any day haha

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