📄🌍 Following the Ministerial Task Force Meeting, the meeting’s Outcome Statement sets out the strategic priorities that will guide the Coalition's work in 2027-2028, building on progress made and identifying the actions needed to accelerate government-led programmes. 🎯 The focus remains set on turning political commitments into lasting national investments, stronger #SchoolMeals programmes and concrete results for children & communities worldwide. 🔗 Explore the meeting outcomes and full statement: schoolmealscoalition.org/out…

🚸 Different countries, different realities, with one shared conviction that crosses every border: no child should have to learn on an empty stomach. 🤝 From across the world, members of the School Meals Coalition's Ministerial Task Force have come together around this shared commitment today, recognizing that investing in healthy #SchoolMeals is an investment in children's health, education and future, and national development. 🎯 The ambition is clear, and so is the responsibility: to turn this common purpose into lasting national policies, sustained investment and concrete action that brings healthy school meals to every child. 🔗 bit.ly/SMC3rdTF

📆 Happening now: Five years after the #SchoolMeals Coalition’s launch, its Ministerial Task Force is meeting today to review progress and make decisions that will shape the future of school meals. 📈 Since 2021, governments have made significant progress in expanding & strengthening national school meals programmes. But much remains to be done to ensure every child has access to a healthy meal at school. 🎯 The work continues to ensure no child is left behind. 🤝 Today's meeting brings together governments & partners to assess achievements, address remaining challenges and agree on the priorities and collective action needed to accelerate progress over the next 2 years. 🔗 bit.ly/SMC3rdTF

🏫 #DidYouKnow that #SchoolMeals rank among the most efficient education investments that a government can make? 💰👧 Analysis finds that a US$100 investment in school meals can deliver up to half of a high-quality year of schooling. 📑 Explore the full analysis: doi.org/10.1016/j.jdeveco.20…

🌍 #SchoolMeals are named in the key findings of the 2026 @GNReport as the leading example of platforms through which food and nutrition support scaled fastest when crises hit. 📊 Country experiences across Covid-19, conflict, extreme weather & economic shocks found that countries with existing nutrition & school meals programmes responded more rapidly & effectively than those building new approaches under pressure. 💡 Having these support mechanisms in place before crises hit is critical to reducing the impact shocks can have on nutrition. 🔗 globalnutritionreport.org/re… #️⃣ @UN_Nutrition #GNR2026 #RomeNutritionWeek2026 #RNW26

🌍 At a time when nations are searching for smart, high-impact investments, #SchoolMeals stand out. 💰 For every US$1 invested, countries can see up to US$35 in returns through improved learning, healthier children, greater productivity and thriving local markets. 📈 Investing in school meals is investing in national growth and long-term prosperity. 📑 Full report: bit.ly/SOSFReport

📚 𝗪𝗘𝗕𝗜𝗡𝗔𝗥: How can cities help shape stronger #SchoolMeals programmes? 🚀 Join the launch of the first two city #SchoolMeals case studies featuring the experiences of #Milan & #Montpellier, developed by the Coalition's initiatives, the Research Consortium and Cities Feeding the Future. 🌍 Explore how local governments are designing and implementing quality school meal programmes, and how collaboration between research and public policy can support stronger urban food systems. 🗓 Happening June 16 at 11:00 CEST 🔗 Register here: lshtm.zoom.us/webinar/regist… @mufpp

🌍 A growing number of countries are advancing #SchoolMeals and health tax reform—but these efforts are often disconnected. ➡️💰🥗 A new global toolkit from @ODI_Global & the @SchoolMeals_ Coalition's Sustainable Financing Initiative explores how to bring them together to support sustainable financing for school meals. 🔗 Register for the launch event: health-taxes-future.rsvpify.…

🌱 How can #SchoolMeals transform food systems? 📢 Join this #RomeNutritionWeek2026 discussion to explore how school meal programmes can improve nutrition, support local economies, promote biodiversity through neglected and underutilized crops, and strengthen women’s roles across food supply chains. 🎙️ Hear from #Finland🇫🇮, #Brazil🇧🇷, the #Philippines🇵🇭, #Kenya🇰🇪, along with @WFP & the @SchoolMeals_ Coalition and its partners. 🗓️27 May in Rome & Online at 14:00 CEST 🔗Learn more: schoolmealscoalition.org/eve… #RNW26 #FutureNutrition

🏙️ 🍲 Cities are where #SchoolMeals policy meets delivery. #Indonesia🇮🇩 is showing what that looks like in practice. 🎙️ 👇 From #Semarang, Filippo Gavazzeni, Director of the Coalition's 'Cities Feeding the Future' initiative (@mufpp), reflects on the collaboration between local & national government in #Indonesia, following a fruitful national dialogue event & an @ASEAN peer learning forum to advance #SchoolMeals.

🏙️🇮🇩 #Indonesia is implementing an ambitious national #SchoolMeals programme & cities like Semarang are playing a key role in its delivery. 👇 @mufpp Champion Mayor, Agustina Wilujeng Pramestuti, shares why Semarang is advancing #SchoolMeals for its children and how learning from other Indonesian cities' experiences can help improve the local programme.

📊 80+ governments. 30+ ministers. 60+ partners. One shared agenda: Advancing #SchoolMeals for every child. 🌍 The full report from the largest #SchoolMeals gathering is now available, capturing discussions, commitments & progress across coverage, financing, nutrition, legislation, local procurement & food systems. 🔗 Available in English, French, Spanish & Portuguese: schoolmealscoalition.org/rep…

🥗 One policy. Multiple gains: better health, stronger education, resilient food systems and local jobs. 📌 #SchoolMeals are more than just a social support policy—they’re smart, strategic programmes governments make that are proven to deliver for children, communities and national development. 🔗 Learn more: schoolmealscoalition.org/why… #ISMD2026

🎒🍽️ Around the world, too many children arrive at school too hungry to learn—or stay home altogether. ✏️ But no child should have to learn on an empty stomach. ➡️ #SchoolMeals help level the playing field so every child has a fair chance in the classroom and beyond. Learn more: schoolmealscoalition.org/why…

💫 It's #InternationalSchoolMealsDay! ➡️#SchoolMeals are more than just a plate of food at school, they ALSO support: 📚 Education 🍛Nutrition 💰Families 🌱Agriculture 📊Local economies Investing in school meals today = Investing in children & nations! 🔗Learn more: schoolmealscoalition.org/why… #ISMD2026

🆕📚 Emerging evidence shows that #SchoolMeals are a highly cost-effective way to improve the quality of education, often outperforming other traditional methods. 🌍📊A global review across 19 countries shows school meal boost learning & cognitive skills, with gains in maths and literacy! 🔎 Learn more in the State of School Feeding report: bit.ly/SOSFReport #EducationDay

📚 For millions of families, #SchoolMeals provide essential relief, ensuring their children have at least one meal a day. ➡️ For millions of children, they make it possible to focus in class and stay in school—without worrying about their next meal. 📅 110+ governments and 150+ partners are working together to reach this goal: schoolmealscoalition.org