Schools across London, including those from some of the most central areas of the capital, sold home grown produce to the public in Waitrose branches last week.

Nearly 20 primary and secondary schools took part in the School Food Matters ‘School Produce Sale’ to sell fruit, vegetables and even eggs produced within their own school grounds to Waitrose customers and their local community.

Glebe Primary School and Ruislip High School were at Waitrose Ruislip, and Hillside Infants and Warrender Primary School were at Waitrose Northwood for the sale, which took place on July 14.

Together the schools made a whopping total of £376.

Managing Director of Waitrose, Mark Price, said: “We are very pleased to give these students the chance to raise some money for their school growing projects.

“Growing at school gives gardening access to many children without green space at home, and it encourages them to eat well and eat more broadly – a value shared by all of us at Waitrose.

“It’s also a great time to enjoy the very best of British produce while it’s in season. We wish the schools every success!”

School Food Matters founder, Stephanie Wood, says: “This is a fantastic enterprise experience for students who have been working hard all year on their school veg patch.

“The schools taking part have all shown real commitment to helping children understand where their food comes from and are linking food growing activities to parts of the curriculum such as science, geography, IT, art and enterprise.

“In some cases they even grow enough fruit and veg for the school meal service.”

Photos by School Food Matters.