The inflation caused by the war in Ukraine and the energy crisis has a significant impact on the well-being of Dutch families. Not all parents are able to provide children with good nutrition. The Dutch government is considering providing schoolchildren with free meals. Such nutrition has already been introduced in 500 primary schools.
More and more students come to school without food. The problems of families have become aggravated due to inflation; not all Dutch families are able to provide children with quality food. Therefore, programs are being initiated to address this problem. Program options are both providing schoolchildren with free breakfasts or lunches, and providing additional funds to their parents. After all, some do not have enough money to provide children not only with food, but also with clothes.
The initiative was born "from below": schools and parents do not want to see hungry children and demand that the government solve the problem. The Netherlands has a child support system, but not all parents know how to use it - the problem of lack of funds has also affected families in which parents work. If you do not know if you are eligible for government subsidies, get advice from Nalog specialists. nl.
Publication Date: 24.10.2022
