The Tasmanian Liberal Government is doing what matters by investing an additional $400,000 into the successful School Lunch Pilot Project for 2024.
Premier Rockliff said the Government wants to make sure children are supported to be happy, healthy and active.
“Having access to fresh, nutritious food is a key part of this, which is why we established the School Lunch Pilot Project in 2022,” Premier Rockliff said.
“This important Liberal Government pilot program is now being delivered in 30 Tasmanian Government schools across the State.”
Last year, more than 7000 hot school lunches were provided each week to over 4000 students, helping to fuel them for listening, learning and playing.
“The project is a joint initiative between the Tasmanian Liberal Government and School Food Matters, with support from Foodbank Tasmania and local not-for-profit organisation, Loaves and Fishes.
“It has been embraced by all participating schools, with the menu of locally sourced, dietician-approved recipes being thoroughly enjoyed by the students.
“Parents and school staff have reported more positive attitudes towards food among the children, with more willingness to try unfamiliar foods both at school and at home.”
The Tasmanian Liberal Government has committed $2.27 million to deliver the School Lunch Project.
“Our Government is delivering on its long-term plan to support young Tasmanians by investing in programs such as the School Lunch Project, 24 Carrot Kitchen Gardens, Move Well Eat Well, breakfast programs and education through the health curriculum,” Premier Rockliff said.
“We are doing what matters for families by delivering these school-based food programs to help build health literacy and understanding of nutrition for children and families in Tasmania.”
