The Feeding of School Children

"The Feeding of School Children" by M. E. Bulkley is an analysis of how England started feeding its students, particularly those from poorer backgrounds, in the late 1800s and early 1900s. The main focus is the shift from charities helping kids to the government taking on the load of fighting malnourishment in schools, while also underscoring how well-fed kids learn better and are healthier overall. It starts off by painting a picture of people becoming more aware of hungry children and the laws that were put in place to help them, like the 1906 law that let local governments give students meals. The book emphasizes that kids need proper food to grow and do well in school, but it also looks at how the early efforts from both charities and the government weren't always reliable or successful. Thanks are given to those who assisted with research, hinting at a deeper look into the details and changing rules surrounding this important social problem.