Feeding Villages is proud to announce our partnership with Excel Primary School in Nangunga, Uganda. Starting in August, we will begin serving all 300 of their students a nutritionally-balanced lunch each and every school day!
This school lunch program will be a lifeline for 300 students and their parents living in a region plagued by malnutrition and food insecurity.
Based on our interviews with parents, most of the their children attend school with nothing to eat for the entire day.
By providing a daily lunch for each student, we hope to:
- Improve nutrition and overall health
- Improve academic performance
- Improve attendance of students
- Support the local economy by purchasing food near the village
The school lunches will consist of items such as rice, beans, nuts, dairy, fruits, and/or vegetables. Variety and portion size will depend on market prices and total funds available for the month.
OUR COMMITMENT: MATCHING DOLLAR FOR DOLLAR
The launch of this school lunch program is the result of a close collaboration with school administrators, educators, parents, and volunteers from Feeding Villages.
School administrators, educators, and parents from Excel Primary School will set aside funds each month to contribute to this program. At minimum, their aim is to raise $275 USD each month. Feeding Villages will then match their contributions dollar for dollar. The total funds generated will go towards purchasing and preparing lunches for these students.
By matching funds, we hope to encourage giving from within the community while demonstrating our enduring commitment to their children’s health and well-being. Feeding Villages will continue to meet periodically with these leaders to ensure the program is addressing the needs for all stakeholders involved.
