Watch to learn more about the impact of expanding school meals and switching to fortified whole grains for school children in Africa.
Regenerative School Meals
In addition to expanding coverage and improving nutrition, we are advancing Regenerative School Meals — school feeding programs that connect local farmers practicing regenerative agriculture with public procurement systems. This approach not only nourishes children but also strengthens local economies, builds more climate-resilient food systems, and rewards sustainable farming practices.
Learn about regenerative school mealsWhy It Matters
- 0MillionMillion
people are undernourished globally
an increase of ~150M since 2019
- 0%%
of children in pre-school
have micronutrient deficiencies
- 90xx
return on investment
in longterm individual and community impact for every dollar invested in school meals
Impact Stories
- Rosaline Gitau grew up never having enough to eat, and it impacted her education and future. Her daughter was headed down the same path--until a school lunch disrupted generational poverty.
- School lunches impact student and community health, educational outcomes, and even future economic stability. But there are challenges. Some 244 leaders from 44 countries gathered at the Global Child Nutrition Forum a few months ago to discuss solutions.
- Want to know what climate change looks and sounds like? Visit Josephine Kadenyi Karani’s home at dinner time.
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True Cost of Food: School Meals Case Study
School meals provide critical nutrition for 30 million children and their families across America. When children have their basic needs met, they are healthier and they learn better. For them, school meals often provide the healthiest food they have access to each day and a foundation for their wellbeing and long-term success.Download the full report
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Explore MoreRecent News
- Apr 23 2025Sustainable Financing Initiative With Rockefeller Foundation Support Identifies Innovative Ways To Expand School Meals Worldwide
- Mar 27 2025Rockefeller Foundation Commits US$100 Million to Serve 100 Million Children Nutritious School Meals
- Nov 15 2024Governments and Partners Pledge To Double School Meals for Children in Hardest-Hit Countries by 2030