Free School Meals Increase Globally

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Adi Ahdiat 27/02/2024 12:27 WIB

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Number of Countries with National Free School Meals Policies by Income Class (2020-2022)

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Number of Countries with National Free School Meals Policies by Income Class (2020-2022)

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The provision of free school meals, or school feeding, is increasing globally. This is recorded in the report *The State of School Feeding Worldwide 2022* from the World Food Programme (WFP).

The WFP defines school feeding as the provision of food for children through school-based programs. These programs can take the form of meals served directly at school, cash assistance for food purchases, or take-home food packages.

According to WFP data, in 2022 at least 65 countries had national-level school feeding policies. This is an increase from 60 countries in 2020.

This expansion of policies occurred across low-income, lower-middle-income, and upper-middle-income countries.

Meanwhile, in high-income countries, the number of countries with such policies remained stagnant between 2020 and 2022, as detailed in the graph above.

According to the WFP, children with good nutrition learn better, are more likely to maximize their potential as adults, and improve their earning prospects.

The WFP also assesses that free school meal programs can directly benefit smallholder farmers, support food production and local economies, and foster diverse and nutritious food markets.

"School feeding can impact at least four sectors: agriculture, education, health, and social protection," stated the WFP in its report.

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