Firstly, because children and teenagers can only learn if they are fed well.
Secondly, so many schools and communities still miss out - which means while so much has already been done, thousands of kids still learn on empty stomachs, which is almost impossible.
So we have taken a stance and we say if we re going to feed some of them, feed them all.
Children still miss out on lunch at higher decile schools. Being decile 7, 8, 9, or 10 doesn t guarantee a decent lunch, it just means the area is deemed better off and funded at a different level.
Now, coming to this position has been somewhat of a journey for me.
OPINION: Last week the Co-operative Bank announced it is the latest New Zealand business, and the first New Zealand bank, to get ‘B Corp’ status. This may not sound significant, however it’s a clear signal of how our world is changing. Business is increasingly about purpose as well as profit. B Corp status acknowledges a business is not only committed to making profit for shareholders but is also mindful of its impact on our planet. The Co-operative Bank joins a small but influential group of other New Zealand B Corps, including large companies like Kathmandu and small, nimble and forward-thinking businesses like Sharesies and Ethique.