One in five children going to school hungry, charity says

Thousands of children from poorer areas are not able to access school meals programme

Most teachers believe number of children coming to school hungry has increased

Study commissioned by Kellogg’s finds food poverty rate among low-income households is as high as 11%

Community Food Initiatives: How we can take control of what we eat

Healthy eating requires money, transport and confidence

Junk food is often the only option when it comes to feeding families on tight budgets

First class: how breakfast clubs fuel the school day

Breakfast clubs are starting in schools all over the country – resulting in better attendance and happier kids

Food poverty on the rise in Ireland

Joan Burton says social inequalities in Irish society have created a ‘health timebomb’

Blending fast food for young children highlights extent of obesity problem

Parents need support on issue of child obesity, conference told

What should it cost to feed a family for a week?

It’s possible to feed a family of four for €100 a week, but only if you have access to varied shops and a good culinary knowledge. ‘Food poverty’ isn’t just a question of price