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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.

@USDA @IFPRI @RockefellerFdn

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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".

➡️ https://t.co/ybcF9VVzIg

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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

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🐟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.

➡️https://t.co/hfpZhVii4F

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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.

➡️https://t.co/jHo3NPJBll

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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➡️https://t.co/f24upvOzyb

📝Submit your input via our feedback form➡️https://t.co/ijNtoqEidh

#SchoolMeals

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🗓️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: https://t.co/IcBa1okIz8

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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.

#HNPW #HNPW2026 @UNOCHA @WFP @IFPRI

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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.

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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.

➡️ https://t.co/tOc0OJY1he

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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.

➡️https://t.co/tOc0OJY1he

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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.

➡️ https://t.co/hxIKYFNlPW

@PLOSClimate

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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:
https://t.co/gpAhTyuXvU

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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.

➡️https://t.co/gpAhTyupGm

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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.

➡️https://t.co/ZUB5QBspTF

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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: https://t.co/DnzJnsvtr6

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🗓️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.

➡️https://t.co/FX035aRHa4

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#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.

➡️https://t.co/FX035aRHa4

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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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