School Feeding Arrears Paid, Caterers Directed to Feed PupilsIn Term 2 While New Porcurement Guide Is Worked On.
All school feeding caterers have been directed to continue providing feeding services in Term 2 of the 2024-2025 academic year. The directive, dated January 13, 2025 indicated that School Feeding Arrears have been paid as well. The release from the Ghana School Feeding Programme, called on all caterers to ensure that while providing the service, they serve learners with nutritious meals that will be beneficial to pupils across all 16 regions.
The press release further states that, in due time, the new government, with the help of stakeholders, will roll out the new feeding programme directive:
“As has been communicated earlier, the Ministry of Gender, Children and Social Protection (MoGCSP) and the Ghana School Feeding Programme, under the new government and in partnership with its relevant stakeholders, will soon roll out the new caterer procurement process,” the press statement explained.
The government has settled the third-term arrears of the 2023-2024 academic year and has also paid for 40 days out of the 71 cooking days arrears owed to caterers for the first term of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The press release also added that the remaining 31 cooking days would soon be settled by the government to complete the first-term payment for the 2024/2025 academic year.
Moreover, the press release indicated the government’s commitment to the full implementation of the Home-Grown School Feeding Programme, which is presently benefiting four million school-going children in deprived public basic schools across the nation. This initiative not only aims to nourish students with locally sourced food but also supports local farmers, enhancing community economic stability and promoting sustainable agricultural practices.
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The programme’s expansion and the commitment to clear financial obligations to caterers reflect a broader policy aimed at improving educational outcomes through better nutrition, thereby fostering a healthier and more engaged student body. This holistic approach is expected to significantly contribute to reducing poverty and enhancing food security in the country, aligning with national and international development goals.
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