In its latest report, the Environment, Food and Rural Affairs (EFRA) select committee calls on the government to “learn from the unacceptable food parcels provided by some suppliers in January” which were distributed to children eligible for free school meals when schools closed.
Pictures of sparse parcels containing half portions of fruits and vegetables sparked uproar when they were shared on social media.
The report states: “We heard evidence that many wholesalers who were providing pupils with food parcels, provided them in line with government guidance. However, a minority of parcels were clearly unacceptable.”
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