“I hope they reconsider because there are going to be brutal increases,” says Pérez.

Manuel Pérez Delgado, president of Fapa Rioja, explained this Thursday to Diario LA RIOJA that they have recently held conversations with the Government of La Rioja in which they have already requested co-payment for the dining room and were informed of the increase in aid. «We asked for the co-payment, without giving up the scholarships, and we noticed that they were reticent, although not closed to that option. “I am optimistic, although cautious, and I hope they reconsider because there are going to be brutal increases,” said Manuel Pérez.

One of the main problems is that the users of the cafeteria at the schools of Lardero, Alberite, Murillo, Agoncillo and six other centers in Logroño, which Seral will manage in lot 3, will pay more for a service similar to the rest. “The cost is going to be much higher than what families were paying this year, that is why we ask that it be equalized in a single price for everyone, that there be a maximum and the difference be assumed by the Government,” proposes Manuel Pérez, giving the example from communities such as Galicia, Asturias and Cantabria.

«Since the Ministry of Education is also the Ministry of Employment, this would facilitate family conciliation because, if the price is increased, as can happen from 62 to 120 euros per month, it will be very difficult for some families to keep their children in school. dining room, there are going to be cases in which it makes more sense to stop working or request a reduction in hours,” warns the president of Fapa Rioja, which is why he demands that measures be taken.

According to Fapa Rioja’s calculation, families using the lot 3 canteens with type 2 aid will go from paying 2.99 euros per menu per day to 5.78 euros, while those who do not receive a scholarship go from 4.59 euros. at 7.95 euros.