Our Mission
"Expand opportunities for the world's children to receive adequate nutrition for learning and achieving their potential."
Our Vision
"A world in which hunger is not a barrier to children learning."
GCNF is a USA based, 501 (c) (3) international foundation dedicated to helping countries develop and operate sustainable school feeding programs. Established in 2006 as the international arm of the School Nutrition Association (SNA), GCNF provides technical assistance to support the development of community-based school feeding programs that respond to nutritional needs of children, local cultures and community values. SNA is a national, 501 (c) (4) professional organization representing more than 55,000 members who provide high quality, low-cost meals to students in schools across the United States. Recognized as the authority on school nutrition programs, SNA has been advancing the availability, quality, and acceptance of school nutrition programs as an integral part of education since 1946 and serves as a strong professional resource for the GCNF.
Foundation Features
GCNF and the Congressional Hunger Center's School Feeding Photography Advocacy Exhibit will be making its debut on Capitol Hill on Thursday, June 18th from 10 am - 12 pm in the Capitol Visitors Center. [Read More]
The 11th Annual Global Child Nutrition Forum took place in Stellenbosch, South Africa from May 5 - 10, 2009. Using the theme "A Catalyst for Development: Linking Sustainable School Feeding an Local Farm Production," the Forum brought together thirty-five delegates from fifteen African, Latin American and Middle Eastern Countries. [Read More]
Due to the lack of information about policy and internal capacity needed to support a national school feeding program, GCNF is conducting a Country Policy and Funding Study. [Read More]
Needs Assessment: People's Republic of China
In April 2009 GCNF President Gene White and former USDA-FNS Child Nutrition Director Stan Garnett traveled to Sichuan Province, China to assess needs and assist USDA officials in responding to a request from the Education Bureau, city of Deyang, to help them develop a model feeding program in three schools.
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GCNF's 2008 Funding Partners [View]
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