A FIRM hired by the government to provide food bags in lieu of free school meals was branded a parasite and corrupt today after a mother revealed the meagre contents of the one she received for her child.

She posted a photo of what is supposed to be enough food for 10 days’ lunches for a child studying at home while schools are closed due to the coronavirus lockdown.

The purported value of the food is £30, charged to the public purse, but the mother said she calculated it to be worth just over £5.