School provided meals are common internationally to support families experiencing food insecurity and have achieved benefits in student attendance, academic performance and nutrition.

However, costs, lack of infrastructure and potential resistance from stakeholders are barriers to adoption to their introduction in South Australia.

SA Commissioner for Children and Young People is partnering with Flinders University on a jury style consultation that involves answering the question posed – Does SA need School provided lunches?

Arguments for and against will be presented by “expert witnesses” to a group of “jurors” who will be representing key stakeholders seeking to determine support for or against the idea of school provided meals in SA.

You can be part of this event by booking your place via the link below. https://events.humanitix.com/healthy-school-meals-citizens-jury

This event is being held in Anti-Poverty Week to encourage an increased understanding of poverty and how to take action collectively to end it.
Now in its 20th year, the focus this year is on halving child poverty by 2030 with the theme: Poverty exists. Poverty hurts us all. We can all do something about it.