A growing partnership against hunger
Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF) and World Food Program USA launched a joint partnership in 2024 to support the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) home-grown school meals initiative. Through a combined US$4 million investment, US$2 million from each organization, the partnership began supporting school meal programs that improve nutrition, increase school attendance and strengthen local food systems.
Building on early success, the partnership expanded for three additional years with an annual commitment of US$2 million from LCIF and US$2 million from World Food Program USA. In 2026, programs support children and communities in Ghana, Honduras, Kenya, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Nepal and Uganda, with local Lions working alongside country offices and schools to strengthen community engagement and program support.
In Karamoja, Uganda, a daily school meal can mean the difference between hunger and hope. Watch how LCIF and World Food Program USA help children stay in school while supporting local farmers and strengthening communities.
Meaningful progress together
The home-grown school meals model connects child nutrition, education and local agriculture to create sustainable solutions to hunger.
Seven countries supported in 2026
Ghana, Honduras, Kenya, Madagascar, Nicaragua, Nepal and Uganda.
US$2 million committed annually by LCIF
Supporting the United Nations World Food Programme home-grown school meals program over the next three years.
653,000+ students reached
Through the delivery of 1.8 million pounds of food over the first two years of the partnership.
Just US$0.25 can provide a school meal, US$1 helps provide four school meals and US$50 can feed a child for a full year.
LCIF and World Food Program USA in the news
How Our Partnerships Fueled Progress Against Hunger in 2025
January 29, 2026 – Ending hunger requires more than food. It takes innovation, logistics expertise and the shared commitment of people and organizations working together to create lasting change. Media clip in English only. Read more
Sri Lanka’s National School Meal Programme Gets US$1 Million Donation
April 23, 2025 – Sri Lanka’s national school meal programme has been bolstered through a contribution of US$1 million from the Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), in partnership with World Food Program USA. Media clip in English only. Read more
School Feeding Initiative Launched in Karamoja
October 24, 2024 – A one-million-dollar school feeding initiative is supporting more than 200,000 students across the Karamoja region of Uganda. By improving access to nutritious meals, the program aims to strengthen school attendance, enhance retention and build a healthier future for children and their communities. Media clip in English only. Read more
Joint Initiative to Support School Mid-Day Meals in Nepal Launched
July 18, 2024 – World Food Program USA and Lions Clubs International Foundation (LCIF), the charitable arm of Lions International, have announced a US$4 million partnership in support of the United Nations World Food Programme’s (WFP) Homegrown School Feeding (HGSF) Programme in four countries, including Nepal. Media clip in English only. Read more
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