Lidl will cater for 100,000 pupils in 500 primary schools School. The Ministry of Economic Affairs has signed an agreement with Lidl to the end of the school year.
That make the supermarket chain and the Department announced today. The School project stopped early November unexpectedly because the suppliers withdrew.
The children of the participating schools receive after the Christmas holidays three times a week, free fruit, such as apples, kiwis and bananas, or raw vegetables like carrots or tomatoes . ,, We are pleased that we have so many students of fresh fruit can be provided, ” said Marlin Somhorst, Lidl responsible for corporate social responsibility. ,, It is a huge logistical exercise, but we want to take our responsibility. ”
The project fits well with the supermarket chain will Somhorst. Lidl has numerous projects in which children learn playfully about healthy eating. Moreover Lidl the past 5 years as best tested by GfK when it comes to fruit and vegetables. ,, When we read that the project stopped, we sought direct contact with the Ministry. “” The children receive weekly 240 grams of vegetables and fruits.
Suddenly no fruits
In early November were 350,000 primary school students suddenly no fruits because six suppliers withdrew. They found the rules from the EU impracticable. It was risky because they had to finance the deliveries. Oddly, it was found on the Ministry because the rules were known from the beginning. The scheme is modified, said the ministry. Earlier, the fruit was subsidized for 50 percent, now 75 percent.
,, I am glad that Lidl takes over a large part of the standstill provision of free school, ” know so late Secretary Sharon Dijksma. ,, Thus, many children enjoy delicious fresh fruit at school. ” Lidl invests himself in the project. An exact amount is not to give the super, but it would go to several tons. There is 4 million grant money available. Because not all registered schools can participate, is used only part of that subsidy. For the next school year, suppliers can log in again. Lidl plans to continue the school fruit scheme.
A total of 1700 schools signed up. The schools are given a place, get their message today from the ministry.
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