Charity urges permanent free school meals extension for vulnerable migrant children

Fiona Simpson
Monday, March 7, 2022

Hundreds of thousands of children living in poverty could miss out on free school meals unless the government extends temporary eligibility measures brought in during the pandemic, a charity has warned.

The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock
The end of the temporary change could affect as many as 360,000 children, campaigners warn. Picture: Adobe Stock

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