SCHOOL LUNCHES

BRINGING NUTRITIOUS SCHOOL LUNCHES TO STUDENTS IN NANGUNGA, UGANDA

Children from Excel Junior School in Nangunga, Uganda. There are ten distinct grade levels: 3 years kindergarten, 4 years lower primary, and 3 years upper primary.

Feeding Villages has been working with Excel Junior School in Nangunga, Uganda since August 2019. We serve close to 300 students a nutritionally-balanced lunch each and every school day!

This school lunch program is a lifeline for these 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 previously attended 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. 
 
When in town, Feeding Villages volunteers serve food to the students.
A group of young school boys enjoying a hearty lunch, including rice, meat, beans, and vegetables.

This school lunch program is the result of a close collaboration with school administrators, educators, parents, and our team from Feeding Villages.

A picture of one of the classroom at Excel Primary School in Nangunga, Uganda.

School administrators, educators, and parents from Excel Junior School set aside funds each month to contribute to this program. Feeding Villages then matches their contributions dollar for dollar. The total funds generated go towards purchasing and preparing lunches for these students.

Our meetings with school administrators, educators, and active parents have been fruitful! We look forward to our partnership with these community leaders.

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 meets periodically with these leaders to ensure the program is addressing the needs for all stakeholders involved.

Your contributions will provide these children the nutritious food that they deserve!

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