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School meal programs now reach 466 million children globally, boosting nutrition, education, and local economies.
On World Food Day 2025, global efforts highlight that school meal programs now reach 466 million children worldwide, up 80 million since 2021, with initiatives by Education Cannot Wait and the World Food Programme supporting 385,000 children in crisis zones like Cameroon and Haiti.
These programs improve nutrition, boost school attendance—especially for girls—enhance learning, and strengthen local economies by sourcing food from smallholder farmers.
With $84 billion in annual funding and strong returns on investment, well-designed meals are key to breaking poverty cycles, promoting gender equality, and building climate resilience.
Los programas de comidas escolares alcanzan ahora a 466 millones de niños en todo el mundo, impulsando la nutrición, la educación y las economías locales.