What We Do

• Support school-based meal and snack programs that improve attendance and learning readiness

• Provide nutrition education for children and families to promote healthy, sustainable practices

• Support school and community gardens as learning tools that strengthen food resilience and student engagement

• Engage parents and community members in the planning and implementation of food initiatives

Why It Matters

Hunger is a major barrier to learning.

When children attend school hungry, they are more likely to miss class, struggle to concentrate, and fall behind academically. School-based nutrition support helps stabilize attendance, improves classroom engagement, and reinforces the role of schools as safe and supportive environments for children.

Who This Program Supports

• Students facing food insecurity

• Families and caregivers connected to partner schools

• School communities working to improve attendance and learning outcomes

Sustainability & Partnerships

• Programs are designed with community participation and local sourcing where possible

• Nutrition initiatives align with school capacity and local food practices

• Parent involvement supports ownership and long-term sustainability

• Programs complement, rather than replace, household food strategies

Outcomes We Track

• School attendance and punctuality

• Student participation and engagement in class

• Family involvement in nutrition initiatives

• Continuity and sustainability of school-based food programs

These indicators help ensure nutrition support strengthens learning outcomes and remains accountable to schools, families, and donors.

Support This Program

Your support helps ensure children are nourished, present, and ready to learn.

Together, we can strengthen education by addressing one of its most critical foundations—nutrition.