School feeding programs are the most extensive social safety net, providing meals to almost half of all primary school children.
School meal programs have been expanded significantly over the last decade, mostly financed by national governments, and can deliver $9 in returns for every $1 invested.
In 2024, GPE allocated close to $46 million through grants for school nutrition programs.
Working with the World Food Programme and other partners, GPE supports countries' efforts to design and implement school feeding programs that can ultimately be sustained through national financing and operated by governments themselves.
