🥣 School meals are one of the smartest investments we can make in the future of children, communities, and countries. In the Alliance to End Hunger's latest podcast episode, Arlene Mitchell joins Minerva Delgado to explore the global history of #SchoolMeals and their role as both a development tool and a strategic investment in human potential. (fb)

💡 Did you know that 83% of school meal programs in the Latin America and Caribbean region include dairy products? On this #WorldMilkDay, we’re highlighting the vital role of school milk programs in supporting child nutrition, rural economies, and sustainable food systems. GCNF’s recent study, "School Milk Programs in the Latin America and Caribbean Region", explores the evolution of these programs across seven countries amid a regional nutrition transition. In a time of rapid dietary and demographic change, #SchoolMeals remain a strategic policy tool to foster healthier futures for children and communities alike. 🥣 Read the full open-access article here: https://doi.org/10.1016/j.cdnut.2024.104541 Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) United Nations (fb)