The school meal is a tasty, hot choice for those that want to recharge their batteries for afternoon lessons. Children can learn about different foods and there are different promotions throughout the year to bridge the gap between the kitchen and the classroom.

The packed lunch from home sometimes seems the cheapest option. This isn’t always the case as many packed lunch costs are hidden in the weekly shopping basket and extra visits to the shops can result in additional purchases you didn’t really need. Don’t forget to include your petrol/bus fares, not to mention increasing your carbon footprint!

In fact, with food costs continually escalating in our supermarkets, it’s worth considering your child staying to enjoy a school meal. Most lunch boxes are stored in schools at room temperature and unless packed properly with ice packs to retain a safe temperature, could pose a potential health threat to your child.

A school meal
All lunches are nutritionally compliant and provide at least one third of the daily recommended allowance of 14 key nutrients and vitamins. In a recent national study, at least 90% of all packed lunches would not meet the current nutritional standards which demonstrates the added benefit of eating a school meal in Stockport. 

Price watch and nutrition watch
(The cost of school meal versus a packed lunch)