Primary school pupils in London will receive free lunches for another year, under plans put forward by mayor Sadiq Khan.
Mr Khan allocated £130m to the project in the 2023/24 financial year, which will rise to £140m for the next.
He said he was "thrilled to extend this lifeline for another year".
However, youth education charity Impetus said funding breakfast for disadvantaged pupils would have better targeted those most in need.
City Hall says families would save "up to £1,000 over the two years per child as they struggle with the cost-of-living crisis".
All children at state schools in England are entitled to free school lunches from reception up to Year 2.
Year 3-6 pupils from households in receipt of eligible benefits are also entitled to free lunches under existing government rules.
Mr Khan's scheme provides lunches for every other London pupil not already covered under government funding.
The scheme has been praised by campaigners including chefs Jamie Oliver and Tom Kerridge, but some organisations, such as Impetus, have said a universal approach could impact badly on the most deprived pupils.
Currently, an application for free school meals triggers pupil premium funding, which is used to improve education outcomes for disadvantaged children.
