At many schools, meals lack the nutrition children need to thrive academically and physically, perpetuating cycles of inequality. No child should have their future determined by what’s on their plate.
As a young person with lived experience, I hope to engage directly with policymakers, including members of the child poverty task-force, to highlight the urgent need for universal access to free, healthy school meals. Only by addressing these inequalities can we build a society where every child has the opportunity to succeed.
Hey! I’m Abdul, a state schooled East Yorkshire kid, who has lived through relative poverty, overcrowding and free school meals. As a first generation university student traversing the expensive Metropolitan London, I’m dedicated to advancing nutritious, healthy and affordable food for everyone.