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What’s inside a typical WFP food basket
Rice or flour
A staple item in many countries and vital source of daily energy.
Vegetable oil
Rich in essential fats and vitamins, supporting a healthy immune system.
Lentils or beans
Plant-based protein and fibre, helping maintain a healthy heart and gut.
Salt
Supports a healthy pregnancy and helps child development.
The food basket is based on local food preferences and diets wherever possible so the items could vary.
Overview
Shared meals will support local school meal programmes in Pakistan, helping children access nutritious food, attend school and improve their ability to learn.
Pakistan continues to face high levels of malnutrition, with more than 40 percent of children under five stunted. Poor nutrition can affect children’s health, growth and ability to learn. It can also make it harder for children to concentrate and attend school regularly. Approximately 25 million children are not attending school, the highest number in the world, and school meals have shown they also help increase attendance. The World Food Programme (WFP) supports school meal programmes that help children get the nutritious food they need to grow and learn. These programmes encourage children to attend school regularly, improve their ability to focus in class and support better learning and social outcomes.
Location
Pakistan
