Schools in the state's free School Meals Programme, and the companies that supply them, are grappling today with how to continue supplying families with food while abiding with Covid-19 social restrictions.
Around 250,000 children and teens receive free meals while at school. The provision is regarded as a vital source of nutrition for many.
Late last week the Government gave the go ahead for schools to replace the meals children receive in school with weekly food packages.
However, there was concern around how the parcels could be distributed safely. Today schools have been informed that An Post will enter into local arrangements with schools to deliver parcels to families on the school's behalf.