Published: 29th July 2024
Schools play an important role in educating the children that are in their care, but this does not just extend to academic subjects. Whilst things like Maths, Science and English are obviously important, schools also need to educate children in how to make healthy choices as part of their lifestyles and what they eat can play a big part in this.
In this article, we take a look at the ways in which installing vending machines in schools can inspire children to go on to be healthy adults, as the snacks and beverages available in these formative years can be very important in shaping the rest of their lives.
No matter how old you are, you will need the right amounts of sleep, water and good quality food in order to be able to focus on what you are supposed to be doing.
Concentration can be extremely important when it comes to schoolwork, and so having vending machines close to hand that can provide additional food options can avoid children being distracted by hunger and allow them to stay focused on their work.
Ideally, children should be coming to school with a good breakfast inside them that will set them up for a day of learning, but sadly this is not always the case. Some children may not have access to healthy food options, whilst others might find themselves lacking the time to eat breakfast before they come to school.
A vending machine can ensure that they still have access to healthy snack options that can give them the energy and concentration they need to get through the school day.
We tend to associate vending machines with chocolate, crisps and fizzy drinks, but in reality, they can stock anything that you choose. This means that instead of presenting children with the high-fat and high-sugar options that we are accustomed to, you can instead provide healthier options that help children to make the right choices for their own bodies.
By including things like milk, nuts, yoghurt, bottled water, protein drinks, salads and fruit, you can ensure that children have access to nutritious food, and you can teach them to make good choices for themselves.
Vending machines in schools don’t just benefit young people, they are also there for the staff to use as well. You can make sure that all of your staff have access to affordable and healthy food during the time when they are working hard. This not only ensures that they also have the energy and focus that they need, but also, they can feel happier and more appreciated in their work.
We all know how stretched school budgets can be and so it is important for schools to be able to maximise any fundraising opportunities that they have, and a vending machine can make a significant contribution to this. Positioning vending machines around the school can ensure that both staff and students have the option to purchase the snacks and drinks that they need, whilst also raising some much-needed money for the school that they are a part of.
Vending machines are extremely versatile pieces of equipment as they can not only provide all school members with the food and drink that they need, but they can also ensure that young people are able to learn about the healthy choices that are available to them.
These machines can offer everything from an early morning coffee for staff to fruit and cereal bars that can slowly release energy throughout the day to power students through their lessons.
Here at Cema Vending, we offer a wide range of vending machines for schools! From food and snack vending machines to hot drinks machines, you can rest assured that we have a machine to meet your needs.
Get in touch with our team today to learn more about our school vending options. Call us on 01157 845 845 or email sales@cemavending.co.uk to find out more!
