Zayn Malik urges Rishi Sunak to give free school meals to all children

Zayn Malik has urged British Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak to give free school meals to all children during the current living cost crisis.

Malik, 29, has written to the Prime Minister with his view as the ambassador for the Food Foundation. He is also supporting the Feed The Future campaign.

Malik wrote,“These children are suffering from lack of concentration, some even resorting to stealing food from school canteens because they are so hungry but can’t afford to buy lunch.

“They are also feeling shame, which is directly impacting their physical and mental health. I know what that shame feels like, I have seen it first-hand, as growing up in Bradford I relied on free school meals. I personally experienced the stigma surrounding food insecurity.

“My hope is that in writing this letter we can all ensure that no child ever has to experience this hunger and stigma again as my experience is not unique; it is a struggle that many children in England are sadly going through right now.”

Malik revealed that he also relied on free school lunches when he was growing up in Bradford.