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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 2d

🌎🥣How can #SchoolMeals serve both children and the planet? Join GCNF and @ifpri.org to explore how school meal programs intersect with #regenerative #agriculture.

➡️Register today! www.ifpri.org/event/optimi...

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 8d

📅Oct. 1st |🕧12:30PM SGT Join us live at the @milkeninstitute.org Asia Summit for a dynamic conversation on how public-private partnerships can support #SchoolMeals and help transform children's diets.

➡️ Watch the #MIglobal live stream: milkeninstitute.org/content-hub/...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 8d

🗓️ Join us on October 1st for the next session in the @ifpri.org & GCNF Research Webinar Series! Discover how #SchoolMeals and school food environments can be optimized for #health, #sustainability, and cultural relevance.

➡️ www.ifpri.org/event/optimi...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 9d

According to the latest Global Survey of School Meal Programs©, 8⃣1⃣% of programs have taken steps to reduce food loss and waste.

Read the interview with Food for All Africa to learn how food banks can amplify these efforts by recovering surplus food.

#FLWDay

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Bridging the Gap: How Food Banks Can Help School Meal Programs ServeMore Fresh, Safe, and Sustainable Food

Discover how food banks can support school meal programs in providing fresher, safer, and more sustainable food to students through smart partnerships and resources.

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 12d

🥣🌍If we are serious about #education and universal access to #SchoolMeals, we must first address the barriers.

An important roundtable discussion on the need for stronger data and the importance of monitoring progress, hosted by the Ministry of Foreign Affairs of #Denmark at #UNGA80.

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 14d

🌱At #UNGA80, the Minister of Education of #Somalia announced a dedicated budget line for #SchoolMeals starting in 2026, along with the integration of regenerative school meals into the country’s climate action plan—an inspiring commitment to people & planet!

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 15d

🌎🥣#SchoolMeals are an investment in children and communities.

Last week, GCNF joined partners in #Brazil for the 2nd Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition to proudly advocate for the essential role of civil society in building sustainable, inclusive school meals.

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 16d

🥣School food environments shape the way children encounter food — from the #SchoolMeals on their plate to the messages on classroom walls.

This @ifpri.org & GCNF webinar will explore research from #Sweden & #Ghana and lessons from #Lebanon.

Register➡️http://bit.ly/3IeIRSy

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 19d

✨As the 2nd Global Summit of the School Meals Coalition comes to a close, we are pleased to announce the location for the 2026 Global Child Nutrition Forum!

🗓️Plan ahead - early November 2026 in Lusaka, #Zambia!

More details coming soon! www.gcnf.org/events/forum/

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 21d

Read the Civil Society Organisation (CSO) Network for #SchoolMeals joint call for urgent action and stronger collaboration with governments and donors.

GCNF is proud to support this effort and highlight the vital role of CSOs.

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Cambodia Community Roots, Brighter Futures: How Cambodian Parents Are Transforming School Meals

The initiative is a community-led effort, independent of government mandates or donor-driven campaigns. It is steadily transforming school nutrition through the regular inclusion of locally sourced fo...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 23d

🌎Join us for a CARE webinar discussion on how practitioners, conveners, donors, and governments can work together to make #SchoolMeals more effective, sustainable, and nutrition-responsive.

🗓️ September 16th | 9AM EDT
🔗 careorg.zoom.us/j/9849796533...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · 28d

🌍✨Now Live: State of School Feeding Worldwide report!

We’re proud that data from our Global Survey of School Meal Programs© serves as a foundation for this report. Thank you to the governments who contributed their data to make this global picture possible!

🔗 bit.ly/SOSFReport

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International Food Policy Research Institute @ifpri.org · 29d

📢TMRW @ 10:00 AM EDT

📌 The Economy-wide Impacts of School Meal Programs: Generating evidence on return on investment

💬 Speakers include IFPRI’s Aulo Gelli and Harold Alderman and GCNF’s Arlene Mitchell

🎫 Register to attend 👉 bit.ly/SchoolMeals-

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Sep 4

We’re excited to co-host the first webinar in the @ifpri.org - GCNF Research Webinar Series!

Explore how evidence-driven #SchoolMeals can transform children’s lives, strengthen food systems, and empower communities.

➡️Register today! www.ifpri.org/event/the-ec...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Sep 3

We’re excited to announce the launch of a new Research Webinar Series co-organized with @ifpri.org!

Join our multi-session series exploring how #SchoolMeals transform children’s lives, strengthen food systems, and empower communities!

➡️https://bit.ly/45KNeO6

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Aug 28

#SchoolMeals are catalysts for healthier children and stronger communities. At #ICN2025, GCNF shared key findings from the Global Survey of School Meal Programs© and celebrated inspiring innovations driving healthier school food systems globally 🌎📊 @bioversityciat.bsky.social @gainhealth.org

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Aug 24

Join GCNF at #ICN2025 to learn more about #SchoolMeals!

🗓️Aug. 26, 08:00 Advancing Food Systems Transformation for School Food & Nutrition - Global Insights & Local Innovations

🗓️Aug. 27, 16:45 Exploring the Role of Schools in Transforming Food Systems- A Pacific Perspective

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Aug 12

#InternationalYouthDay highlights the power of investing in youth. Findings from the Global Survey of School Meal Programs© show a link between school meal coverage & enrollment, suggesting that #SchoolMeals can keep children in school and help them gain valuable career skills.

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Aug 8

Grassroots generosity is transforming #Cambodia’s school meals, one banana and one act of care at a time.

Parents are serving homegrown produce to 1,100+ schools, nourishing children & strengthening communities.

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Cambodia Community Roots, Brighter Futures: How Cambodian Parents Are Transforming School Meals

The initiative is a community-led effort, independent of government mandates or donor-driven campaigns. It is steadily transforming school nutrition through the regular inclusion of locally sourced fo...

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 31

🌍This #AfricanCityFoodMonth, we're spotlighting how #SchoolMeals help ensure that no child is left behind.

Explore GCNF’s regional resources:
📈Country reports & Infographics gcnf.org/global-survey/
🍉Blogs from #Ghana & #Zambia gcnf.org/news/

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 29

At #UNFSS2025, the School Meals Coalition is spotlighting how countries are financing #SchoolMeals to drive change across #FoodSystems. Join in-person or online to learn from national leadership!

📅 July 29 | ⏰ 8AM EAT
📍In Addis: CR2 at UNECA
▶️ Online: youtube.com/watch?v=yCu1...

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 28

🌱At the intersection of #climate resilience, food security, and education, #SchoolMeals help build resilient, #sustainable food systems.

Download these tools to learn more about school meals, the environment, and home-grown school feeding➡️https://gcnf.org/infographics-and-tools/

#UNFSS2025

Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 25

🌱Rethinking #SchoolMeals means rethinking the crops we value.

Explore how underutilized, climate-smart crops like amaranth, millets, and cowpeas can power healthier school meals and more resilient food systems.

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Neglected No More: Why Climate-Smart Underutilized Foods Belong on School Meal Menus

Discover how integrating climate-smart, underutilized foods into school meals can improve child nutrition, support sustainability, and strengthen food systems.

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 17

By providing tools, seeds, and training for small-scale farmers, #Guatemala is using #SchoolMeals to help bridge the #nutrition gap.

➡️Explore the results of the 2024 Global Survey of School Meal Programs© to learn more gcnf.org/global-survey/

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Global Child Nutrition Foundation @gcnf.org · Jul 16

What do 65M+ children in Latin America & the Caribbean have in common? They’re nourished by #SchoolMeals!

As the #XIForoAlimentacionEscolar is underway in #Honduras, we are spotlighting the latest data from the Global Survey of School Meal Programs©.

➡️https://gcnf.org/infographics-and-tools