Free lunch for Stormarn's children: health without price!

Free lunch for Stormarn's children: health without price!

In the district of Stormarn, something fundamental could soon change in terms of catering for children in daycare centers and schools. At the moment, parents have to dig deep into their pockets for their children's lunch, but the union food and enjoyment restaurant (NGG) demands free lunch for all children in the region. The aim is to provide all 165 kindergartens and 64 public schools in the Stormarn district of a balanced and healthy lunch.

Anne Widder from the NGG Hamburg-Elmshorn sums it up: "A warm meal that parents do not have to pay out of their own wallet is the best guarantee for a healthy diet for all children and adolescents." Their statement illustrates the urgent need for changes, especially in view of the fact that many parents suffer from the pressure to eat their children fresh and healthy every noon.

The advantages of a free lunch

parents who often do not have the time or the financial means to prepare healthy meals every day could benefit from this regulation. A regular lunch for the children could not only reduce the stress of these parents, but also significantly reduce the risk of malnutrition. The NGG therefore urges the state government of Schleswig-Holstein to create the prerequisites for this important initiative. The Citizens' Council has also made a clear recommendation for free lunch.

Another important point that the ram emphasizes is the quality of the meals offered. "It's about healthy food - so good quality in the ingredients and when preparing. But also about fair food," she adds. Despite the higher costs, the municipalities in the Stormarn district are asked to ensure that the chefs, suppliers and food edges are paid for with wages.

This initiative could represent an important step towards healthy eating for children, especially at a time when many parents fight with the challenges of a balanced diet. In view of the positive effects that a healthy lunch can have on the development of children, it remains to be seen how the state government will react to the claims. A comprehensive consideration of the Situation can be found in a report on www.shz.de .