This discussion paper shows that schools offer a unique opportunity to improve nutrition using a systemic, multi-sectoral approach.
English 2017 by United Nations System Standing Committee on Nutrition
This publication harmonizes existing knowledge, tools and expertise for designing, implementing and scaling up of home grown school feeding (HGSF) programmes.
English 2017 by WFP, FAO, IFAD, PCD and NEPAD
Using 14 country case studies, the sourcebook documents and analyzes a range of government-led school meals programs to provide decision-makers and practitioners worldwide with the knowledge, evidence and good practice they need to strengthen their national school feeding efforts.
English 2016 by Drake, L. et al.
Contains lessons that supplement and support gardening activities. Lessons aim not only at providing knowledge and practical skills, but also at improving awareness, attitudes and life skills related to nutrition and the environment
by Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, FAO
This document suggests what governments and their development partners can do to promote school gardens as a seed ground for the nation’s good nutrition and better health.
by FAO
What is School feeding? Why is it important? What are its benefits? Why should they be implemented? This manual not only answers these questions but it also walks you through designing and updating school feeding programs.
by Bundy , D. et al., The World Bank and WFP
A summary of WFP's most recent analytical work on school feeding, presenting key concepts and actions to more rapidly eradicate child hunger, while contributing to human development
by World Food Programme
A joint WFP and UNICEF paper providing an integrated package of cost-effective interventions to improve the nutritional status and health of schoolchildren
by World Food Programme
The report explores Home-Grown School Feeding as it links to small-scale farmers, and aims to increase their access to markets through activities in 3 distinct focus areas: strategic procurement, agricultural development and institutional development
by Espejo, F., Burbano, C. and Galliano, E.