A growing number of children are arriving to school hungry due to the cost-of-living criss, a new...
A growing number of children are arriving to school hungry due to the cost-of-living criss, a new study reports.
A study, commissioned by Kellogg's surveyed teachers in 45 schools supported by the Kellogg's Breakfast Programme, and 58% of participants said they see students arriving without any breakfast"very often".Kellogg's Ireland General Manager Shauna Lenagh said the findings are a"stark reminder" of the challenges many families in Ireland face today.The study was commissioned to 10 years of Kellogg's Breakfast Clubs programme in Ireland.
83% said they noticed increased social interactions among their students following the implementation of the programme.The Kellogg's Breakfast Clubs programme sees the company provide annual financial contributions through the Community Foundation Ireland. Schools have full autonomy over the funding and can use it to buy supplies and equipment based on the specific needs of their students.
Community Foundation Ireland' Chief Executive Denise Charlton said the programme carries out"vital work" and demonstrates the"power of partnership in addressing community needs".Former Syrian president 'granted asylum' in Russia
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