History

The School Feeding Programme became operational in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the 1st February 1984. During the period 1984-1996 the programme was fully funded by the United Nations World Food Programme.

The United Nations funding of the programme ended on the 31st December, 1996. On January 1st 1997, the Nutrition Support Programme was established and is fully funded by the Government.

Mission Statement

To operate a Supplementary Feeding Programme with particular emphasis on promoting food security and good nutrition in the nutritionally vulnerable groups of the population, namely the disadvantaged pre and primary students and those at risk of malnutrition and other related nutrition deficiencies.

Vision Statement

It is envisaged that a continued timely supply of nutritional supplements amounting to 1/3 of the beneficiaries’ daily requirement will result in the prevention and or reduction of nutritional diseases and lead to improved health and a better quality of life.

Target Market

Initially the programme targeted students of a low socio-economic background and those who are nutritionally vulnerable. However, any student can be enrolled in the programme.

Programme Objectives

• To provide a nutritional supplement to children attending Primary and Pre-Schools.

• To prevent malnutrition in children of disadvantaged, indigent and poor parents enrolled in a primary school or pre-school.

The School Feeding Programme became operational in St. Vincent and the Grenadines on the 1st February 1984. During the period 1984-1996 the programme was fully funded by the United Nations World Food Programme.

The United Nations funding of the programme ended on the 31st December, 1996. On January 1st 1997, the Nutrition Support Programme was established and is fully funded by the Government.