Are free school meals failing families? Exploring the relationship between child food insecurity, child mental health and free school meal status during COVID-19: national cross-sectional surveys.
Tiffany C YangMadeleine PowerRachael H MossBridget LockyerWendy BurtonBob DohertyMaria BryantPublished in: BMJ open (2022)
Many children experienced food insecurity regardless of whether they received FSM, suggesting the eligibility criteria needs to be widened to prevent overlooking those in need.