The management of St. Augustine’s College, Cape Coast, has refuted claims of a food shortage, stating that it has sufficient and adequate food supplies.

The school stated that, contrary to reports, it took delivery of various food items from the National Buffer Stock Company on November 4th, 9th, 13th, 19th, and 21st, respectively.

A statement signed by the headmaster, Rev. Fr. Patrick Godfred Appiah (PhD.), said the reports were unfounded and untrue.

“These claims that students are not being fed properly due to a lack of food are both unfounded and untrue,” the statement read in part.

He acknowledged the government’s critical support under the Free Senior High School (SHS) policy, which has been instrumental in maintaining smooth operations.

The headmaster also commended the efforts of the kitchen staff, who worked tirelessly to prepare meals for students during the recent strike by the Teachers and Educational Workers Union (TEWU).

“Their dedication ensured that students’ meals were not disrupted despite the challenges posed by the industrial action,” he lauded.

Rev. Fr. Appiah further expressed gratitude to the Central Regional Director of Education, who visited the school to motivate the matron and her team.