Brand marketing, the sale of unhealthy foods in canteens, and corporate-sponsored educational materials are just a few of the tactics used to promote Big Food in schools. A report by our friends at Bite Back reveals what’s happening and what needs to change to protect young people… bit.ly/3TWzE3r

Every child deserves the chance to thrive and reach their full potential. The North East Child Poverty Action Plan sets out a range of steps for change - including tackling high rates of food insecurity and building a healthier, more sustainable local food system. 🔗 Find out more: bit.ly/3IDYXET

We’re hiring a Senior Press and Comms Officer. Are you someone with exceptional written and verbal communication skills, with experience in securing media coverage and managing a vibrant online presence? If so, we’d love to hear from you. @themediamentor.bsky.social Apply here 👇 bit.ly/4lY1ubw

On Friday, our #YoungMarketeers in #Plymouth sold school-grown fruit and veg to the public in the final Market Day of the year. The children raised over £270 for Plymouth Food Bank and other great initiatives. Great to see local MP Luke Pollard, the Lord Mayor, and CaterEd there to show support! 💛

The government has launched an inquiry into tackling food-related ill health and reducing health inequalities. Evidence shows that nutritious #SchoolFood can play a key role here - improving access to a balanced diet and shaping healthy eating habits for life. Read more: bit.ly/44VTYXE

£800! That’s how much young people in our #KnowYourOnions programme raised last week by selling their school-grown produce at street markets across London. 🧅 That money will go straight back into supporting #FoodEducation at their schools. Hurrah!

Children in our #SchoolsToMarket programme raised £1,200 last week by selling delicious chutney - made at school with fresh produce from local farms - at six Whole Foods stores. 🫙🍅 Their work has been truly fruitful - with all proceeds reinvested in further #FoodEducation at their schools.

Our #YoungMarketeers across the country raised over £7,000 for great local causes this year by selling their school-grown fruit and veg at street markets 👏👏👏 A huge well done to them for stepping up as industrious gardeners and market traders - and for making a real difference in their communities!

Outside Parliament today, students, teachers, MPs and campaigners joined Magic Breakfast to call for free school breakfasts for all - not just primary children. They also urged government to boost funding, introduce monitoring, and tackle stigma. The full story: bit.ly/3GDFMKX

The government has set out its vision for the upcoming #NationalFoodStrategy - and we’re pleased to see a commitment to more affordable healthy food for all, reducing diet-related ill health, and ensuring people have the knowledge and skills to cook and eat well. Here’s the latest: bit.ly/3IvOQC0

🎉 It’s been Market Day galore at #SchoolFoodMatters - we’ve never hosted so many in just one week! Children across the country proudly sold their school-grown produce and chutneys, sharing the fruits of their labour with local communities and raising ££ for great causes.

From #Stroud to #Birmingham to #Newcastle - hundreds of miles apart, but all buzzing with vibrant local markets thanks to our #YoungMarketeers programme today. Dozens of children sold fruit and veg they planted and nurtured from seed while raising funds for brilliant causes. #FoodEducation

Parents want the government to take bold action to ensure children have access to high-quality, healthy food at school, as it begins the process of updating the school food standards. Here’s what the polling by our friends at Chefs in Schools found… www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...

Have your say on the future of #SchoolFood as the government reviews standards. A new report from our friends at Chefs in Schools, backed by parents, urges removing unhealthy, ultra-processed food and ensuring meals are fresh, nutritious and part of learning. Make your voice heard 👇 bit.ly/3GAG59c

Sold out - who knew jars could fly? 🫙🥕🍎 Children and young people from schools across London just completed the farm-to-market journey by selling their delicious school-made chutneys at six Whole Foods stores.

Almost 100 children and young people will be selling delicious chutney they made at school using fresh produce harvested at local farms. #SchoolsToMarket They’ll be at all six Whole Foods Market locations today from 11am to 1pm. If you’re nearby, please drop in to show your support.

Our biggest #YoungMarketeers Market Day just wrapped up - 15 schools came together in #Liverpool to sell their fresh school-grown fruit and veg! Four fantastic schools in #Sheffield sold their wares at a local market too, with local press dropping by. Both events raised loads for great causes.

It’s been a jam-packed week - and we’re not just talking about the strawberry kind! More than 1,100 children and young people took part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. #SchoolFoodMatters Here’s a taste of what happened:

Behind the scenes as children in #Barking, #Leeds, #Coventry, and #Manchester gear up to sell their school-grown fruit and veg to the public as part of our #YoungMarketeers programme. Here’s a glimpse of the picturesque Coventry Cathedral - one of the beautiful locations hosting today’s Market Day!

Our incredible #YoungMarketeers just wrapped up selling their school-grown fruit and veg at Borough Market - and they absolutely rocked it! These young market pros poured time and care into growing every carrot, onion, and apple + raised lots of ££ for a brilliant cause - stay tuned for the total.

Heading to Borough Market tomorrow? You might spot our #YoungMarketeers - the youngest traders around! These talented school children will be selling fresh fruit and veg they've grown in their own school gardens. Come support a great cause and grab some delicious produce! 📅 3 July 🕚 1am – 1.30pm

☁️ It’s a cloudy day in #Bedford, but our #YoungMarketeers are bringing the sunshine to the town market! They're out selling fresh, school-grown fruit and veg - the result of months of planting, nurturing, and learning. All ££ raised today will go to Bedford Food Bank.

More than 60 children from 12 schools will be selling their school-grown fruit and veg at the home of our amazing #YoungMarketeers programme partner, @boroughmarket.bsky.social. They’ll be setting up their stalls this Thursday (3 July) from 11am – 1.30pm. Come down and show support. bit.ly/3TRgkEA

Good luck to Jamie Oliver, his team, and everyone taking part in tomorrow’s Guinness World Records attempt for the largest cooking lesson ever! 👨‍🍳🍝 It’s absolutely wonderful to see schools getting involved too. We’ll be cheering you all on! 👏 #FoodEducation www.thisiswiltshire.co.uk/news/2526697...

It has been another bumper week at #SchoolFoodMatters, with over 1,100 children and young people taking part in our various fully funded #FoodEducation programmes. Here’s how the week shaped up...

Our #YoungMarketeers in #Leicester have kicked off the first #SchoolFoodMatters Market Day of the summer. The community has come out in droves to buy their fresh school-grown fruit and veg. Plus, local TV and radio are capturing all the excitement! #FoodEducation

We’re #hiring a part-time Volunteer Coordinator & Project Support Officer to support the planning and delivery of our various #FoodEducation programmes, which help children grow up healthy and informed about the food they eat. Apply here by Sunday 20 July: www.schoolfoodmatters.org/get-involved...

Growing, cooking, selling! Children and young people taking part in our #YoungMarketeers, #KnowyourOnions and #SchoolstoMarket programmes experience it all. In the coming days, they will be selling their delicious school-grown fruit and veg + chutneys at markets nationwide 👇 bit.ly/442QJP6

📢 Calling primary schools in #Southwark If your school is considering transitioning to in-house catering, we can help. Join an online Q&A session hosted by #SchoolFoodMatters and @chefsinschools.bsky.social for expert advice + open discussion. 📅Tue 1 July, 12-1pm Sign up for free: bit.ly/4k0ompv

☀️ The sun was out, and so were the trowels, chopping boards, and beekeeper suits - over 1,200 children and young people across the country took part in a mammoth week of #FoodEducation with School Food Matters!

🌍 It’s #WorldRefugeeDay - a moment to honour refugees + recognise the challenges of starting over in a new country. Our #WelcomeProgramme uses the calming, unifying power of #SchoolGardening to help refugee children settle, make friends and put down roots. This year, 60 children in London took part.

One in four children eligible for #FreeSchoolMeals in special schools aren’t taking up their entitlement. The groundbreaking #AdaptEd study points to unmet dietary and eating needs, and highlights key ways #SchoolFood can be made more inclusive for children with #SEND 👇 bit.ly/4n38K7l

🎖️ We’re proud to announce that our incredible Founder and Chief Executive, Stephanie Slater, has been awarded an MBE in the King’s Birthday Honours for her services to children.

Today, the Chancellor set out spending plans, including a £410 million per year investment to expand #FreeSchoolMeals to children and young people with a parent receiving Universal Credit. The details concerning the policy from today’s #SpendingReview: www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...

On LBC, SFM Founder/CE Stephanie Slater welcomed the government’s decision to extend #FreeSchoolMeals and review school food standards, highlighting the benefits of nutritious #SchoolFood in helping children thrive.

SFM Founder/CE Stephanie Slater: “What a happy day. Expanding FSM is one of the best investments a government can make. Teachers often tell us they can see the difference in children who come to class after having a nutritious meal - they are more focused, energetic & ready to learn.” bit.ly/43Jo4x0

HUGE breaking news we’re excited to share! 🥳 👏 The government is expanding #FreeSchoolMeals to all children in households on Universal Credit. What a difference this will make: hundreds of thousands of children will now get a nutritious lunch each day to help them learn and thrive 👇 bit.ly/4mJYEYG

#SchoolFoodForAll isn’t just good for children - it’s good for the economy too 💰 Research from @impurbanhealth.bsky.social shows that every £1 invested in universal free school meals returns £1.71 to the economy. ✍️ Urge your MP to support #FreeSchoolMeals for every child in England: bit.ly/42dIygJ

The children in this London school all get #FreeSchoolMeals, helping them focus, learn, and thrive - and they want every child in England to have that right. They’re speaking up. Will you join them? ✍️ Ask your MP to back #SchoolFoodForAll using our template letter: bit.ly/42dIygJ bit.ly/3XSGNUM

Almost one in six secondary students have missed school because they couldn’t afford basics like uniform, transport, or #SchoolFood (CPAG). If the government wants to break down barriers to opportunity, it must act - and ensure no child is too hungry to learn. 🔗 Read more: bit.ly/3SvgHEe

📢 Our latest report finds 36% of meat eaten by children is processed - despite the health warnings. We'd love schools, restaurants and fast-food outlets to start offering more plant-rich options for families. Read Meat Facts: ➡️ tinyurl.com/399n2589

#SchoolFood is the best option for children’s health and learning. But access shouldn’t depend on where you live. We need #SchoolFoodForAll across England. ✍️ After watching our Two Cities film, take action by writing to your MP: schoolfoodmatters.eaction.org.uk/twocities youtu.be/FwyWRF7QZ6Q?...

This National Children’s Gardening Week, we spoke with Jannine McMahon, who leads our #YoungMarketeers and #GardenGurus programmes in Manchester. She explains how children are finding joy in growing their own food - and why #FoodEducation has never been more important. 👉 Our Q&A: bit.ly/44RnHCO

📖 Read our Q&A with MP @elliechowns.bsky.social‬ about why investing in #SchoolFoodForAll is a key step toward ending child hunger and building a better future for people and the planet: bit.ly/4kf9nJ3

The government has delayed the Child Poverty Strategy until autumn to align with the next budget. 👉 Here’s our response and what must be included when it finally arrives: www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...

A new report by Baroness Ruth Lister urges the government to build on its free breakfast clubs by introducing universal lunchtime provision - a move that would reduce child poverty and deprivation while boosting children’s health and academic performance. #SchoolFoodForAll Read more: bit.ly/4kxrE46

A new study suggests eating school meals rather than packed lunches could encourage children with cautious eating habits to try new foods, opening the door to a more balanced and nutritious diet. Read more: www.schoolfoodmatters.org/news-views/n...

"We should view #FreeSchoolMeals just as we do heating or textbooks in schools - a fundamental offering for all children." Our Q&A with Ian Byrne MP about the impact of children going hungry in class and why it is high time we invest in our next generation through #SchoolFoodForAll: bit.ly/45nvxnI

This week a year 8 group visited the Story Garden in King's Cross as part of a School Food Matters collaboration. They learned about different types of plants & how to make potting soil. They followed this up by clearing weeds & planting tomatoes in the school garden. @schoolfoodmatters.bsky.social

“If you're hungry in class, you won't learn like a child who isn't. That gap shows up in exam results, job prospects, and life chances. That’s not down to ability - it’s down to inequality.” Our Q&A with @emmalewellmp.bsky.social on why now is the time to introduce #SchoolFoodForAll: bit.ly/4dbyeuK