We provide governments and their partners with knowledge, tools, and connections to build high-quality school meal programs that support all children.
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4 Feb 2025
The latest School Meal Programs Around the
World report explores the powerful links between children’s nutrition, small-scale farmers, and global food system resilience.
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May 18
How can global #SchoolMeals inform and strengthen the U.S. National School Lunch Program? 🌍
Join GCNF for the upcoming @SNEBonline webinar "School Meals Around the World: Global Insights for U.S. Practice".
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May 5
We believe in the power of #SchoolMeals to transform lives—far beyond the plate.
Your support helps ensure that countries have the tools they need to build sustainable school meal programs that reach every child. 🌍
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May 4
🐟In many countries, fish are an important part of #SchoolMeals.
The Institute of Marine Research (IMR) and FAO Fisheries & Aquaculture Division invite you to take a short survey on how aquatic foods are included in school meal guidelines and menus.
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May 4
Join GCNF's Arlene Mitchell and leaders in #research, #policy, and #development for an important conversation on strengthening collaboration toward more cost-effective #SchoolMeals worldwide.
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Apr 9
Help shape the next round of the Global Survey of School Meal Programs©!
There are two ways to contribute:
🎙️Join the virtual conversation➡️us06web.zoom.us/meeting/regi…
📝Submit your input via our feedback form➡️msu.co1.qualtrics.com/jfe/fo…
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Mar 24
🗓️March 25th | 6AM PT Join Heidi Kessler, Deputy Director, GCNF for a session focused on the critical role of nutritionists and dietitians in strengthening #SchoolMeals globally.
➡️ Register here: usc.edu.tt/research-conferen…
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Mar 12
One of the greatest strengths of the global #SchoolMeals community is the opportunity for countries to learn from one another.
By sharing experiences and working together, we can advance school meal programs worldwide.
#InternationalSchoolMealsDay
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Mar 12
School meal programs are increasingly operating in complex and fragile contexts.
We’re proud to partner with @WorldVision on a new survey highlighting why stronger data on #SchoolMeals in crisis settings matters.
#HNPW #HNPW2026 @UNOCHA @WFP @IFPRI
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Mar 8
When we recognize the woman behind the meal, we strengthen the system that depends on her.
From cooks to program leaders, women power #SchoolMeals that nourish millions of children every day.
#InternationalWomensDay #IWD2026
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Feb 28
We’re honored that the Government of Zambia — co-host of the 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum — will share new Forum details during this weekend’s Africa Day of School Feeding (#ADSF)!
Join us this November in Lusaka, Zambia to drive progress and partnerships for #SchoolMeals.
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Jan 27
Join us on for the final webinar in the @IFPRI & GCNF Research Webinar Series!
#SchoolMeals can help create jobs and expand economic inclusion. New evidence highlights what works, with insights from #Jordan and government-led action in #Botswana.
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Jan 20
#SchoolMeals are powered by people.
Join the final session in the @IFPRI & GCNF Research Webinar Series to explore the critical role of the school feeding workforce in delivering nutritious meals and strengthening food systems worldwide.
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Jan 17
🌏#SchoolMeals are a powerful tool to fight malnutrition, strengthen local agriculture, and advance #climate resilience.
Drawing on data from the Global Survey of School Meal Programs©, this research shows encouraging progress.
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Jan 14
Join us for the next @IFPRI & GCNF Research Webinar Series session!
Learn about the latest global evidence on how #SchoolMeals function in humanitarian and conflict-affected settings, including practical lessons from #Ethiopia.
➡️ Register today:
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Jan 9
#SchoolMeals are critical in emergencies.
The next session of the @IFPRI & GCNF webinar series will explore strategies to improve school meal programs in humanitarian contexts, addressing both immediate nutrition needs and long-term resilience.
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2 Dec 2025
Behind every #SchoolMeals program is a community of partners making it possible. This #GivingTuesday, we’d be grateful for your support, whether you give or help amplify our message.
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20 Nov 2025
We invite you to follow along as GCNF Executive Director Arlene Mitchell joins global experts at the #COP30 Action on Food Hub Plenary to explore overcoming obstacles to #SchoolMeals.
Join the livestream: youtube.com/live/V31G8_hKtWc
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18 Nov 2025
🗓️Join us for the next @IFPRI & GCNF Research Webinar Series session on Home-Grown School Feeding (HGSF): Evaluating the Impacts of HGSF Procurement and Delivery Models, with featured country experience from #Cambodia.
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10 Nov 2025
#SchoolMeals help transform food systems, strengthen rural economies, and improve child nutrition.
The next session in the @IFPRI & GCNF Research Webinar Series will explore emerging evidence on the impacts of Home-Grown School Feeding approaches.
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31 Oct 2025
Last week, GCNF's Arlene Mitchell joined the @FIL_IDF World Dairy Summit in Chile to spotlight how #SchoolMeals power #nutrition, #sustainability, and resilient food systems worldwide.
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