Last week we learned the administration has terminated all but two of Catholic Relief Services’ McGovern-Dole Food for Education school feeding programs—cutting off daily meals for nearly 800,000 children in 11 countries beginning in July. For many, this was their only meal of the day.
This beautiful photo essay explains the impact of the program.
Without these meals, children will be forced to learn on empty stomachs, putting their health and futures at risk.
Your voice is urgently needed so we can continue to work for a world where no child goes hungry.
School feeding programs:
- Increase literacy and learning outcomes.
- Reduce absences due to hunger and illness.
- Support local economies and reduce migration.
Funded by the U.S. Department of Agriculture, CRS partners with governments and communities to sustain school meal programs and strengthen a child’s education. These programs not only nourish students, but they also stabilize families and communities.
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