WFP Egypt

In Beni Suef, the school day now starts with something fresh. 🥐

Every morning, freshly baked meals accompanied by fruit and vegetables reach 2,700 students across 45 schools through WFP’s newly introduced Central Kitchen model.

Behind every meal is a kitchen powered largely by women from the local community, many of them mothers of the students themselves, using locally sourced ingredients and services that help strengthen community livelihoods.

This model supports children’s nutrition, concentration, and ability to learn, while creating economic opportunities for local families and businesses. Combined with recyclable packaging and awareness sessions on healthy nutrition and recycling, it also supports the Government of Egypt’s vision for providing fresh and nutritious school meals to students.

By connecting local producers, women’s employment, and nutritious meals, the Central Kitchen model demonstrates how school feeding can nourish students while supporting broader community development. 🌱

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