Number of pupils and schools benefiting from the Ghana School Feeding Programme 2020
In 2020, an estimated number of 3.3 million pupils from nine thousand basic schools in Ghana benefited from the Ghana School Feeding Programme. This was a 2005 Comprehensive Africa Agricultural Development Program initiative that sought to decrease the prevalence of hunger and boost food security among kindergarten and primary school children in the country. In view of this, beneficiary pupils are expected to receive one hot and nutritious meal per school day.