I am writing this blog to celebrate the 10th anniversary of International School Meals Day (ISMD) with you. The concept of ISMD first emerged when Scotland and the USA started to discuss the opportunities and challenges involved in providing school meals. Through a shared belief that school meals can play a vital role in the...
A new school milk programme in Syria and Lebanon is helping boost nutrition, improve enrolment and decrease drop-out rates among refugee school children Challenge The crisis in Syria has led to millions of displaced people, in Syria and its neighbouring countries. It is difficult to provide schooling in times of war, and many refugee families...
By Alistair McIntyre, Head of Catering Services at Scottish Borders Council. It seems very strange to be sending this from San Antonio in Texas about school meals but I have just seen one breakfast service in Martin Elementary school in the Northern district that serves 30,000 breakfasts every day…..that’s the district, not the school! So, 355 pupils...
Taking activity beyond ISMD, Busby Primary School, East Renfrewshire, Scotland is having a special ‘Build Your Sandwich’ lunch menu on Tuesday 14 March. Find out more
2016 – Jamie’s Kitchen Garden Project Renowned chef Jamie Oliver set up this initiative for young people to learn about healthy eating and how to cook, and they were happy to get involved and spread the International School Meals Day message.