On March 8 we celebrate all things school meals for the first ever International School Meals Day.
This day will be marked in the UK and USA when pupils on both sides of the Atlantic recognise the important part that school meals play in developing young people.
This special day will celebrate food and promote healthy living through the education environment.
Primary Fuel Zones across Glasgow will take part in themed days offering pupils the chance to experience the diversity of foods from across the globe.
Over 50 primary schools will take part in these days which includes American, Spanish and traditional Scottish foods.
The key aims of International School Meals:
Raise awareness of the importance of the nutritional quality of school meal programmes worldwide.
Emphasise the connection between healthy eating, education and better learning.
Connect children around the world to foster healthy eating habits and promote well-being in schools.
Share success stories of school meal programs around the globe.
Highlight research activities in school meal programs around the globe.
Raise awareness of the hunger and poverty issues being addressed through school feeding programmes.
For more information visit International School Meals Day.
