Ugly Veggies Destined for the Dump Now Feed Thousands of Students
May 26, 2017
Vegetables that were previously thrown away purely for their looks are being transformed into nutritious school meals in Kenya.
WFP News
Topic: School Meals
A Love Story That Is Feeding the World
February 10, 2017
Lovebirds Poonam Kaushal and Nishkaam Mehta are getting hitched this Valentine’s Day. They’ve teamed up with friends, family and people like you to create the most unconventional wedding gift—with the help of the world’s first hunger-fighting smartphone app.
America’s Incredible Legacy of Fighting Global Hunger
January 18, 2017
Ash Koseiwicz, WFP USA sr. communications manager, explains America’s incredible legacy of fighting global hunger.
Jessica Alba Chooses Cuddle + Kind For People Magazine Gift Guide
December 9, 2016
Hollywood actress and charity advocate Jessica Alba picked cuddle+kind for People magazine’s Holiday Gift Guide.
Mr. Mumo Goes to Washington
September 30, 2016
For Peter Mumo, escaping a childhood of hunger and poverty in Kenya began with an empty bowl, a nervous excitement, and the delivery of his very first school meal. These simple meals and the encouragement of his parents would change the trajectory of his life.
The Road Ahead for Food Security in Colombia and Ecuador
September 23, 2016
Achieving a lasting peace agreement and making life-saving gains in nutrition among women and children make these two countries promising areas for new collaboration and investment.
What Happens When Two Politicians Prioritize Partnership Over Partisanship?
April 11, 2016
Today’s political world can feel completely divided along party lines. The McGovern-Dole Food for Education Program is a shining example of what can be achieved when we put parties aside.
How One Partnership In Bolivia Is Fighting Childhood Hunger And Transforming Communities
April 11, 2016
“When children arrive at school hungry after walking up to three kilometers, they cannot concentrate or assimilate what is being taught,” said Sergio Torres, head of WFP’s Bolivia operations.
Solving Hunger One Cuddle At A Time
September 16, 2015
For every handmade doll sold, cuddle+kind will provide at least 10 meals to children in need through WFP USA and Children’s Hunger Fund.
Here’s the Biggest Reason Why WFP Is Helping Children Stay in School
September 8, 2015
By promoting education and providing good nutrition, we’re empowering the next generation of inventors, artists and leaders.
