Celebrities join forces to sign open letter calling for end of child hunger ‘epidemic’
The celebrities, who have thrown their weight behind the Mirror’s free school meals for all campaign, have sent an open letter to Prime Minister Rishi Sunak asking the Government to ensure children receive a nutritious meal.
The letter said: "We are writing to urge you to extend free school meal provision to every primary schoolchild in England. We are living through the greatest cost of living crisis in a generation, and too many families with young children are being pulled into poverty.
"Free school meals for every child will put money back in parents’ pockets. That’s money they can use to pay for other essentials for their children, from heating and food at home to hobbies and after-school clubs.
“Teachers and support staff see the difference a healthy school dinner makes. When children are hungry, they can’t learn. It’s hard for them to concentrate and harder for them to reach their potential. Free school meals for all would mean every child can learn and succeed."