News & events
News
In this section, you can find the latest news and press releases from the Children's Food Trust and School Food Trust. For media enquiries, please call 07867 536 794 or 07825 781 418. Alternatively, email media@childrensfoodtrust.org.uk
Fri, 18th Dec 2009
January sales to include school meals in North Somerset
More than 4,000 children in North Somerset are being offered the chance to get 2010 off to a healthy start - by trying school meals for just £1 a day.…
Wed, 9th Dec 2009
Press Release: Free school meals plans welcomed
The Trust has welcomed plans in today's pre-budget report that more children will be eligible to receive Free School Meals. The plans see the pilots extended…
Fri, 4th Dec 2009
Prue Leith opens newly refurbished school restaurant and kitchen
The Trust's Chair visits The King’s School in Grantham and discovers the school lunch she wishes 'every child could have'.
Thu, 26th Nov 2009
Thousands of youngsters get a taste of free school meals
Thousands of children and young people are set to benefit from free school meals through a unique pilot scheme being carried out in Wolverhampton.
Fri, 30th Oct 2009
The Really Good School Dinner joins fight against world hunger
Year two of campaign set to raise £££thousands for the world’s poorest children and increase healthy school dinner take-up.
Wed, 28th Oct 2009
The PETA foundation launches Meat-Free Monday and asks schools to participate
The PETA (People for the Ethical Treatment of Animals) Foundation and Sir Paul McCartney ask the globe to give up meat for one day a week and has produced…
Thu, 24th Sep 2009
Pioneering training brings confidence and calm
Calmer lunchtimes, confident staff and more positive play in the playground are benefits highlighted by schools following pioneering training of their…
Tue, 4th Aug 2009
The Trust's Chair to step down next year
Today, 5th August 2009, Prue Leith has announced her plan to retire from her role as Chair of the School Food Trust when she turns 70 in the New Year.
Wed, 29th Jul 2009
The school day - the Million Meals way!
The Trust released a new Million Meals film which illustrates how staff and pupils are using the campaign’s resources to make effective improvements…
Wed, 8th Jul 2009
School meals back on the menu for children in England
Historic decline in school meals numbers halted.
