School Meals Programme
- Published: 14 January 2021
The Department of Social Protection has confirmed that there will be no changes to the funding of the School Meals Programme during the current period of schools closures. The second instalment of this funding has already been paid. There is no additional funding available to that already allocated. The arrangements will not change from when schools/organisations closed previously i.e schools/organisations may continue to avail of the funding and continue to provide food consistent with normal funding terms and conditions. The DE has advised that An Post are not in a position to continue to offer a complimentary delivery service and has suggested alternative no cost delivery options for the continuation of this service:
- Local authorities are coordinating Community Support Network Programmes to assist with volunteer efforts
- Local Development Companies can also assist schools
