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The latest national primary school results showed high success rates among students benefiting from the Food for Education program in Mongo Chiefdom.
Read More »Interview: Daniel Mumuni of Catholic Relief Services in Sierra Leone
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Interview: Jessica Garrels of Catholic Relief Services in Laos
The Trump Administration's 2018 budget proposes eliminating funding for the longstanding McGovern-Dole program that funds school meals in impoverished areas in Laos and other countries.
Read More »Summer Meals Should Be for All Children
It's a real test of our character as a society: Do we care for the next generation and give it a helping hand?
Read More »Where Are the School Meals?
The struggle to defeat hunger at home and abroad depends on school meals, but sequestration cuts seem to be delaying announcement of this year's aid.
Read More »George McGovern Championed Food for Peace
I remember George McGovern for a book he wrote in 1964 called War Against Want: America's Food for Peace Program.
Read More »Cutting Food Aid Programs Dangerous to National Security
While some members of Congress may think it prudent now to cut food aid programs to save a few dollars, think again.
Read More »President Clinton Praises School Feeding for Haiti
Clinton says when school meals are provided, it makes a big difference in terms of nutrition and education
Read More »Resolution in Congress Calls for Disarming Nukes and Fighting Child Hunger
The real struggle for peace lies not in nuclear bombs, but in providing food, education, and hope.
Read More »Yes, We Can Build a Global School Lunch Program
With U.S. leadership and an international coalition, a global school lunch program can be a reality.
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