Results from the 2024 Global Survey of School Meal Programs
The 2024 Global Survey of School Meal Programs from the Global Child Nutrition Foundation explores the transformative role of school meal programs in food systems. These programs are integral to social protection, education, health, agriculture, economic growth, and environmental sustainability. This year’s report features expanded data on homegrown school feeding.


Key takeaways include how school meal programs:
🥕 Promote healthy diets by addressing undernutrition and obesity
👩🌾 Support local farmers and strengthen food-based livelihoods
🌎 Champion climate-smart foods through sustainable procurement practices
Learn more about the impact of school meals on food systems transformation and sustainability.
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