FOOD PROGRAMME
When children are hungry, it’s difficult to concentrate and learn. Many Adelaide Primary students come from households facing financial hardship and food insecurity.
Our Food Programme provides healthy meals every school day, supporting attendance and removing one of the biggest obstacles to learning.
How We Help
We operate a kitchen at the school and employ a full‑time chef and assistant to prepare fresh meals for every student, every day.
On-Site Kitchen & Staff
Healthy, Balanced Meals
Students receive fresh, high-quality breakfasts and lunches that keep them nourished, energised and ready to learn.
Nutrition-Focused Menus
Our menus meet students’ nutritional needs, reflect their preferences, and encourage healthy eating habits.
Meet The People
Our dedicated chef, Evelyn Knowles, and her assistant, Dedrie Thompson, ensure that every meal is healthy, balanced and full of flavour.
Kind and welcoming, they know every child by name and greet them with a smile.
No child goes hungry in the Auxiliary's kitchen, and Evelyn’s pasta bolognese is legendary!
Our Food Programme is overseen by the Auxiliary's Cassandra Price, who keeps everything running smoothly.
Chef Evelyn Knowles (left) & Assistant Dedrie Thompson (right)
Our Impact
250-350
fresh, balanced meals prepared daily on‑site
100%
of students are included in our Food Programme
45,000+
nutritious meals served every year
Mealtime Moments
