Let them eat Marmite sandwiches

Let them eat Marmite sandwiches

“Food in schools isn’t just about avoiding hunger. It’s about ensuring tamariki have the nourishment they need to thrive academically and socially.” — Dr Madeline Shelling. (Photo supplied) Christopher Luxon’s advice to “go make a Marmite sandwich and put an apple in a bag” — in response to widespread complaints about the school lunch programme — wasn’t just tone deaf, writes Dr Madeline Shelling. It exposed a lack of empathy and understanding. …