The pandemic saw children across the world miss out on school meals as they were educated at home. In Africa, United Nations projects worked to support the use of local food to ensure children were fed. Click here to read more
Find out what a new school canteen, supported by the International Cocoa Initiative, meant to the community of Kouamekro, Côte d’Ivoire. In cocoa-growing communities, canteens can help make sure children spend more time in school and less time at risk of child labour. Click here to find out more
A school chef cooked ramen noodle for teachers at a school that’s currently closed to pupils in Japan.
The World Food Programme helps children engage in school gardens as part of its school meals and resilience programmes by teaching agricultural skills, promoting proper nutrition, and adding a healthy dose of fun!
ProVeg International have been working with school catering teams in Europe to help make school meals healthier and more sustainable. Click here to find out more
Here’s a blog, written by Imogen Richmond-Bishop from Right To Food UK. Click here to read the blog
In Yemen, World Food Programme has recently started giving sandwiches in four schools in Aden. In addition to a cheese or cheese sandwich, the children also get a cucumber and a banana. This packed meal represents half of a child’s daily calorie needs.
The first of the #ISMD2020 menus has been created and shared by the pupils of Dalintober Primary in Argyll and Bute in Scotland. The children have chosen their favourite international dishes. Some great choices are included! Well done to Tristan for the menu design!
Preserving culture and promoting recycling with innovative product and package design in Peru’s school nutrition programme. from Tetra Laval. The initiative P&D Andina Alimentos, S.A., made history with a Yoleit brand launch of a new fortified dairy product featuring both Spanish and Quechua languages on the package. This beverage contains locally-produced grains and is enriched...
A huge thank you to everyone who took part in #ISMD2019, sharing practice, posting pictures, promoting healthy, nutritious food and celebrating those who produce and serve it.