Red Cross Breakfast in Schools reaches South Island

New Zealand Red Cross’ Red Cross Breakfast in Schools programme has jumped the Cook Strait and will be on offer to hungry kids from Monday 8 October at St Patrick’s School in Nightcaps (Southland), before they begin their learning day.

The national Red Cross Breakfast in Schools programme, supported by Countdown supermarkets, was launched in early May, and is already available at 14 decile one primary schools across the North Island.

There are 10 eligible primary schools in the South Island, and while St Patrick’s School in Nightcaps is the first to start, there are three other primary schools who are currently evaluating information about the programme.

Jim Wilson, New Zealand Red Cross’ Southern regional manager is delighted that St Patrick’s School has taken steps to implement the programme for their children. “Nightcaps is a close community who cares deeply about the health and well being of their children. I’m delighted New Zealand Red Cross has been able to assist with ensuring the youngest members of the community have the chance to eat a healthy nutritious breakfast to fuel their day in class.”

Nightcaps is approximately 100 kilometres from the nearest Countdown supermarket in Invercargill. New Zealand Red Cross will fund the transport of breakfast supplies from Invercargill’s Countdown supermarket to St Patrick’s School each week. St Patrick’s School has 55 pupils.

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