Mother of Vegan Child in Mallorca Permitted to Adapt Her Child’s Menu in School Canteen

A mother in Mallorca, Spain fought for her vegan child to be able to have vegan food at school. Initially, the school offered adaptations for religious reasons, but the mother felt they were not suitable. After complaints, the school eventually allowed the child to bring vegan food from home in lunch boxes. The family chose this option, and the school emphasized the importance of the family being responsible for the food quality and variation of menus.

This case led the Balearic Government to establish a working group to study the possibility of introducing 100% vegetable alternatives in school canteens. The mother expressed gratitude for the school's decision and emphasized the importance of finding a solution that works for her son.