Programs: School Meals
Millions of children around the world lack access to the education and nutrition they need to unlock their potential. The United Nations World Food Programme is the world’s largest provider of school meals.
This a significant moment in Sri Lanka’s history. The country is currently experiencing its worst economic crisis since 1948.
WFP began distributing food vouchers to pregnant women in Colombo, marking the start of its emergency response in the country as part of the United Nations Humanitarian Needs and Priorities Plan.
Representatives Jim McGovern and Tracey Mann introduced H. Res. 1156 commemorating the 20-year anniversary of the McGovern-Dole International Food for Education Program, a unique program leveraging the strength of American farmers to fight childhood hunger worldwide.
We sat down with the female members of World Food Program USA's senior leadership team to learn how gender shaped their trajectories as leaders and hear their advice for future generations of women and girls.
In nearly two thirds of the world’s countries, women are more likely than men to suffer from hunger. Here are the top six reasons why.
The United Nations World Food Programme is working with partner Michael Kors to ensure children in Madagascar stay in school and receive the nutrition they need to thrive.
The California couple who inspired people across the globe to donate meals to hungry children is still in the business of helping others—and they need your help.
This year, Americans are expected to spend over $16 billion on food, drinks, gear and party supplies for Super Bowl LVII. That would cover the majority of WFP's funding needs for the entire year.
What do severely hungry people eat for dinner? Despite the challenges around them, they carry on culinary traditions, preserve family recipes and build community with what little they have.
Almost overnight, Asia’s most fragile economy collapsed. For millions of people, WFP’s emergency food assistance has been a lifeline amidst chaos and uncertainty.
For International Day of Education, we’re taking look at how new schools and hot meals are keeping students in the classroom – even after disaster strikes.