QMS launches Schools Meat Voucher Scheme for 2015
Quality Meat Scotland (QMS) has launched its Schools Meat Voucher Scheme for 2015 with judo Olympian Sarah Clark at Edinburgh butchers, Findlays of Portobello.
Billy Hoy from Findlays of Portobello, judo Olympian Sarah Clark and QMS health and education executive Jenni Henderson launch the Schools Meat Voucher Scheme at Findlays of Portobello.
The QMS school voucher initiative was developed in response to concerns that tight budgets mean many Scottish schools are unable to afford fresh, red meat products for cookery lessons and pupils leave school without the skills to cook simple, healthy meals.
Every secondary school in Scotland is eligible to apply for a voucher worth up to £100 which can be exchanged at local retailers by the school for top quality meat such as Scotch Beef PGI, Scotch Lamb PGI and Specially Selected Pork.
Sarah Clark, three times judo Olympian and 2014 Commonwealth champion, launched the initiative.
Nutritionist Jenni Henderson, QMS health and education executive, said: “We think it is really important to encourage Scottish secondary school pupils to eat well by showing them how to cook simple, nutritious meals which can be made on a budget. The feedback from schools has been fantastic with teachers clearly considering the voucher to be a very valuable resource.”
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