West Lothian Council is investing over £1 million to ensure local households in need get access to food.The West Lothian Food Fund has been set up to co-ordinate the area’s share of the Scottish Government’s £70 million Food Fund.It aims to support those most in need, who are not part of the shielding programme and, who are experiencing barriers to accessing food through the usual routes.This includes people with coronavirus symptoms and their families, financially at-risk families, older people, those with long-term health conditions, pregnant women and marginalised households.Families with children who are eligible for free school meals will continue to be provided with school meals.