The Minister and the Department of Education and Skills are aware that schools and education staff have expressed concerns about the impact of school closures due to Coronavirus (COVID19) on pupils who avail of school meals, and that the unavailability of school meals impacts in particular on the most disadvantaged in our society.The Department of Employment Affairs and Social Protection has confirmed that funding to schools will continue, in line with the parameters of the School Meals scheme.

Through the School Meals fund, we now have the capacity to help families who need emergency support in providing food for their family. Guidance has been given to schools around the types of food items that can be included to support those in crisis, with items similar to that of breakfast club.

Distribution arrangements

Scoil Mhuire Lourdes will liaise with local organisations in a bid to distribute food parcels to families efficiently and effectively. The organisation of this procedure will be decided upon in due course to meet the demand of families who needs this emergency support. 

Contact for Breakfast Club Programme

If you family needs emergency support for food provisions please contact the school on tullowgns.ias@eircom.net.