School meals week goes down a treat

National School Meals Week has gone down a treat with children in Carmarthenshire.
Carmarthenshire County Council’s Catering Service served up thousands of healthy school meals throughout the week and also laid on a special Italian themed meal to mark Go Travelling day.
As well as being a special treat for children who normally enjoy school meals, it is hoped that the event has encouraged more children to try a school meal.
Sandra Weigel, Catering Services Manager, said: “National School Meals Week is an ideal time to introduce children to new tastes and foods – and also to encourage parents who usually give their children packed lunched to try a school meal.
“School meals compare better in terms of both nutritional and financial value. With the price of shopping going up, packed lunches are not only becoming more expensive, but very often they do not provide enough nutritional value which children need in order to concentrate in the classroom and to help them lead a healthy lifestyle.”
Cllr Gwynne Wooldridge, Executive Board Member for Education and Children’s Services, said: “I was delighted to have the opportunity to dine with children at Peniel School during National School Meals Week, and it was wonderful to be part of a vibrant atmosphere where all the children were really enjoying their food and the social aspect of eating Meals together.”
Two-course school meals cost £2.00 a day, with many families eligible for free meals.
For further information call 01267 246521 or 246525.