NextFin news, FORTALEZA, Brazil – On Friday, September 19, 2025, more than 40 governments gathered at the 2nd Global School Meals Coalition Summit in Fortaleza, Brazil, pledged to expand their national school meal programs with the goal of feeding 150 million children by 2030.
The summit, organized by the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), brought together government officials, international organizations, and stakeholders to address child hunger and malnutrition through school feeding initiatives.
According to the WFP, the commitment aims to ensure that children receive nutritious meals during school days, which is critical for their health, education, and overall development. The expansion of school meal programs is seen as a key strategy to reduce food insecurity and improve educational outcomes globally.
More than 40 countries made formal pledges to increase coverage and funding for school feeding programs, signaling a significant global effort to tackle child hunger. The initiative aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, particularly Goal 2, which targets ending hunger and achieving food security by 2030.
The summit highlighted the importance of multi-sectoral collaboration, involving governments, international agencies, civil society, and the private sector, to mobilize resources and implement effective school feeding policies.
WFP Executive Director David Beasley stated, "Expanding school meals is not only an investment in children’s health and education but also in the future prosperity of nations. This global commitment marks a historic step towards ending child hunger."
The event in Fortaleza also featured discussions on innovative approaches to school feeding, including local food procurement, nutrition education, and sustainable program financing.
By setting the target to feed 150 million children by 2030, the coalition aims to significantly reduce the number of children suffering from hunger and malnutrition worldwide, contributing to healthier, more productive societies.
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