In partnership with the World Food Programme, our school feeding program is transforming education and nutrition for thousands of children across Sierra Leone. By providing daily nutritious meals, we're not just fighting hunger—we're investing in the future of our communities.
The Power of a Nutritious Meal
For many children in Sierra Leone, the meal they receive at school is often the most nutritious they'll have all day. Our program ensures that:
- Children receive the nutrition they need to focus and learn
- School attendance and enrollment rates increase significantly
- Academic performance improves with better nutrition
- Girls, in particular, benefit from increased access to education
"Before the feeding program, many children would come to school hungry and struggle to concentrate. Now, we see more energy in the classrooms and better academic performance. The children are happier and more engaged in their learning." - Mr. Kamara, School Principal
How the Program Works
Nutritious Meals
Daily balanced meals prepared with locally-sourced ingredients
Community Involvement
Parents and community members help prepare and serve meals
Local Sourcing
Supporting local farmers by purchasing their produce
Impact & Achievements
Children Fed Daily
Schools Participating
Increase in Attendance
Supporting Local Farmers
Our program has a positive ripple effect on the local economy:
- We source over 70% of ingredients from local farmers
- Farmers receive fair prices for their produce
- New market opportunities for women-led farming cooperatives
- Training programs to help farmers meet quality standards
Success Story: Mariama's Farm
Mariama, a local farmer, now supplies vegetables to three schools in her district. The steady income has allowed her to expand her farm and send her children to school.
How You Can Help
Your support can help us expand this vital program to reach more children and communities:
- $25 feeds a child for a month
- $150 supports a farmer's training
- $1,200 funds a school kitchen for a year
