Petition · past parliament · Department for Education
Fund free school meals for all students!
Closed
75 signatures
What the petition asks
Let's work in ending bullying and stigmatisation when it comes to free school meals. This will bridge the inequality gap and strengthen inclusion in our schools. Social inequalities, racism, bullying, "affordability gap", attainment gap can be eradicated by offering all students free school meals.
Debate about this must take place, it is needed now! A healthy meal is what a child needs and at school where they spend most of the day. The government must consider this asap to avoid kids being hungry.
There are multiple reasons why parents/carers cannot provide healthy meal at home: affordability, time constraints, health issues, etc.
Many school kids will go hungry in these unprecedented times. Furlough, businesses closing down, stress and mental health have risen. Matters are serious!
There are multiple reasons why parents/carers cannot provide healthy meal at home: affordability, time constraints, health issues, etc.
Many school kids will go hungry in these unprecedented times. Furlough, businesses closing down, stress and mental health have risen. Matters are serious!
Timeline
| 24 Jul 2020 | Petition opened for signatures |
| 24 Jan 2021 | Closed to new signatures |
Key facts
Signatures
75
Status
Closed
Department
Department for Education
Opened
24 Jul 2020
Closed
24 Jan 2021
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Source: the official petition page. Last checked 15 Jul 2026.