Impact of school meal programmes on children’s health and education

The World Food Programme’s (WFP) supports governments to ensure that all school-aged children have access to school meals and are healthy and ready to learn

Every day, millions of children worldwide attend school on an empty stomach, and hunger significantly impacts their concentration and ability to learn. School meal programmes serve as a multidimensional solution, enhancing children’s education, health, and nutrition. More broadly, these programmes bolster entire communities by providing a crucial safety net and reinforcing food systems and economies. The World Food Programme (WFP) works with governments to guarantee that all school-age children have access to nutritious meals, ensuring they are healthy and ready to learn.

School-meal programs also act as an incentive for families to enroll their children in school and keep them there, relieving parents from having to budget for lunches…

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