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NO CHILD SHOULD

GO HUNGRY

No child should have to face the school day hungry. But today, millions of children in the UK are starting their mornings without proper nutrition, affecting their ability to learn, grow, and thrive.

Right now, 4.5 million children in the UK are living in poverty. Hunger is not just about empty stomachs, it’s about missed opportunities, poor health, and lost potential. Schools have become emergency food hubs, but without proper funding and support, they are stretched beyond their limits.

No child should go hungry. Yet, across the UK, children are coming to school without breakfast, struggling to focus because they haven’t eaten. Families are skipping meals, and teachers are stepping in to help in any way they can. The National School Pantry Network is here to change that – providing a sustainable, long-term solution to food insecurity in schools.

The National School Pantry Network provides direct funding and wraparound support to schools, ensuring that every child has access to nutritious food, not just in school, but at home. We go beyond meals, empowering families with food education and strengthening communities from the ground up.  Join us in making a difference. Help us ensure no child starts their school day hungry.

Empower Your School Community

Schools are on the frontlines of the hunger crisis. Teachers are stepping in to provide food for students – sometimes from their own pockets. This isn’t sustainable. The National School Pantry Network exists to relieve that pressure and create lasting change.

Your Support Can Change Lives

The hunger crisis is happening now – and you can make a real difference. Whether you’re a business looking to deliver measurable social value aligned with ESG and CSR goals or an individual wanting to give back, supporting the National School Pantry Network means providing children with the fuel they need to learn and grow.

We have children coming to school hungry every single day. It’s heartbreaking, and it affects their ability to learn, focus, and engage.

Morley Victoria Primary School

Some of our families are skipping meals just to make sure their children have something to eat. But even then, we know some kids are still going without.

Killinghall Primary School

I’ve had students tell me they don’t have any food in the house for tea. That’s not something a child should ever have to worry about.

Dixons Unity Academy

No matter what food provision we provide, there's gaps. That child who arrives, who's not being fed, possibly since the night before means they've already got a barrier to their learning.

Wavertree Primary School

No Child Should Go Hungry

Crisis Cannot Be Ignored