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WFP and Ukraine renew school meals partnership after 40 million meals served in frontline regions
By World Food Programme at ReliefWeb
· June 26, 2026
· 2 min read
. In the new school year, WFP will continue supporting primary schools in eight frontline regions and expand the programme to 90 kindergartens in Chernihiv oblast, reaching an additional 4,000 children. The WFP programme helps to advance the School Nutrition Reform efforts initiated by First Lady Ol
Key takeaway It supports 2,500 schools in eight regions: Chernihiv, Sumy, Kharkiv, Dnipropetrovsk, Odesa, Mykolaiv, Kherson, and Zaporizhzhia.
Why this matters
The renewal of the World Food Programme's school meals partnership with Ukraine highlights the critical role of nutrition in supporting education and childhood development, particularly in conflict-affected areas. By expanding the programme to include kindergartens and providing modern kitchen equipment, WFP is helping to ensure that Ukrainian children have access to nutritious meals, which is essential for their physical and cognitive growth. The partnership also underscores the Ukrainian government's commitment to prioritizing education and school nutrition reform, despite the ongoing war. The involvement of international partners, including governments and foundations, demonstrates the recognition of the importance of investing in the next generation of Ukrainians. As the programme continues to support schools in frontline regions, it will be crucial to monitor its impact on student outcomes and the overall recovery efforts in Ukraine, and to explore ways to sustain and scale up such initiatives in the long term.
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Category: disaster ·
Published: June 26, 2026 ·
Source: ReliefWeb ·
Reading time: 2 min
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What is this story about? . In the new school year, WFP will continue supporting primary schools in eight frontline regions and expand the programme to 90 kindergartens in Chernihiv oblast, reaching an additional 4,000 children. The WFP programme helps to advance the School Nutrition Reform efforts initiated by First Lady Ol
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