Telethon funds lunch program now in 84 regional WA schools
Telethon funding helped Eat Up deliver 35,345 sandwiches to 5,628 vulnerable students. These students attend 84 regional WA schools in 2026.
Eat Up grew its regional Western Australia school lunch program. It expanded from 66 to 84 schools across seven regions: Bunbury, Esperance, Geraldton, Mandurah, Rockingham, South Hedland and Vasse.
With Telethon support, the charity has delivered 35,345 fresh sandwiches to 5,628 students in 2026. Teachers report the program improves concentration, attendance and learning outcomes.
Schools say that private access removes the shame vulnerable families feel during cost-of-living pressure. Student feedback has been very positive.
Classroom dynamics have shifted visibly. Student wellbeing and belonging have improved across regional communities.
- 84
- Schools now reached
- 66
- Schools before expansion
- 35,345
- Sandwiches delivered 2026
- 5,628
- Students served
Why it mattersHungry children cannot concentrate or attend school regularly. Private nutrition removes barriers to learning and reduces stigma.
AustraliaVulnerable students across 84 regional Western Australian schools now have daily access to free nutritious meals.
✓ Claims checked against the source and corrected before publish. checked 3 h ago
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