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Wednesday, June 20, 2012

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And Then She Snapped: School Lunch Photo Ban Sparks Gifts To Hunger Charity

Nine-year-old Martha Payne's favorite school lunch: chicken curry, broccoli and ice cream.

June 20, 2012 Scottish girl Martha Payne blogged about her school lunches. She attracted attention for her meal photographs - the local Scottish governing council stopped her from taking pictures after critical press coverage. The ban was quickly lifted; Martha's blog fans donated millions to her food charity.

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