Free School Lunches Make A Difference To Child PovertyA report out today shows children living in poverty up from 11 to 13 percent. We have an effective tool in healthy school lunches, Ka Ora Ka Ako, says Health Coalition Aotearoa food expert Dr Kelly Garton. "Research shows a nutritious lunch makes a difference to children's futures. "We already have a foundation to build on: the Ka Ora, Ka Ako healthy school lunch programme, which reaches about a quarter of students. With the right investment and a fair pricing model, Ka Ora, Ka Ako could expand while providing meals that better meet children’s nutritional needs.