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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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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“A nation cannot thrive when its children are hungry.”
Ahead of #GCNForum2026, hear from Zambia’s Ministry of Education about its Home-Grown School Meals programme and how #SchoolMeals connect nutrition, education, agriculture and local communities.
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Share your #SchoolMeals research with a global audience! Submit a Research Headline Poster to be showcased at the 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum in Lusaka, #Zambia.
🗓️Submission deadline: September 2, 2026
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What happens when #SchoolMeals leaders come together in the spirit of talanoa?
New ideas, stronger partnerships, and shared learning to build healthier, more resilient school food systems!
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Join global leaders, practitioners, researchers, and partners in Lusaka, Zambia to exchange ideas, strengthen partnerships, and advance #SchoolMeals worldwide!
Register by June 30 for the best rates.
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#GCNForum2026
From cow to classroom, what can we learn about strengthening #SchoolMeals through food value chain research?
Join GCNF's Ayala Wineman and @ShivaniGharge for during #ANH2026 to learn more!
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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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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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#ShowUp #ItsUpToUs #GiveBig
🐟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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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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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…
#SchoolMeals
🗓️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…
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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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.
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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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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.
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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#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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🌏#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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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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#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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