Telethon funding expands school lunch programme across WA
Summarised from 2 outlets · Updated 14 Oct, 19:32 · Archive
Telethon support has enabled Eat Up to deliver 35,345 sandwiches to 5,628 vulnerable students across 84 regional Western Australian schools in 2026.
Telethon funding has enabled Eat Up to expand its lunch programme across regional Western Australia, growing from 66 to 84 schools serving seven regions: Bunbury, Esperance, Geraldton, Mandurah, Rockingham, South Hedland and Vasse. So far in 2026, the programme has delivered 35,345 fresh sandwiches to 5,628 vulnerable students.
Schools report significant benefits beyond hunger relief. A Geraldton Primary School spokesperson said the programme improves wellbeing, attendance and learning outcomes. Comet Bay College noted that discrete access to food removes shame and stigma that young people experience when their families face financial pressures, allowing students to remain engaged in learning.
Teachers emphasise that a simple lunch does more than quiet a hungry stomach, restoring a child's ability to play, learn and engage with school life. The expansion has been made possible by what Eat Up described as the extraordinary generosity of the Western Australian community through Telethon fundraising.
How it is being reported
- Telethon 2026: Fundraising allows Eat Up vital to deliver thousands of lunches to vulnerable WA kidsSo far in 2026 alone, Telethon support has allowed Eat Up to deliver 35,345 fresh sandwiches straight into the hands of 5,628 vulnerable WA students across 84 regional schools.The West Australian · 14 Oct, 19:00
- Telethon 2026: Fundraising allows Eat Up vital to deliver thousands of lunches to vulnerable WA kidsSo far in 2026 alone, Telethon support has allowed Eat Up to deliver 35,345 fresh sandwiches straight into the hands of 5,628 vulnerable WA students across 84 regional schools.Perth Now · 14 Oct, 19:00
In this story: Eat Up · Telethon · Western Australia · Geraldton Primary School · Comet Bay College
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