Wholesome
meals.
A brighter future.
Our School Meal Program helps children in Kibera, Kenya, learn, grow, and thrive with two nutritious meals every school day.
Real meals. Real possibilities.
Seed School Ā· Kibera, Kenya
children supported in 2025
meals each school day
our partnership began
Our work
Nourishment for
every school day.
We provide meals, snacks, and beverages during the school season at the Seed School in Kibera, Nairobiāone of Africaās largest informal settlements.
The challenges
An empty stomach.
A harder school day.
In Kibera, many families struggle to afford enough food. As a result, children often arrive at school hungry, which makes it harder for them to concentrate, attend regularly, and learn.
More than a meal.
A chance to learn.
Hunger should never stand between a child and their potential. A dependable school meal helps remove one of the biggest barriers to education.
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Ready to learn
Wholesome meals fuel children with the energy they need to thrive in the classroom and fully embrace their educational journey. When students are well-nourished, theyāre better equipped to stay focused, participate actively, and make the most of their education.
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A reason to return
Tasty, nutritious breakfasts and lunches nourish young minds and encourage regular school attendance. Well-fed children are more likely to stay engaged, focused, and ready to learn.
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Healthy beginnings
Nutritious, balanced meals play a vital role in nurturing childrenās growth and development. By fueling their bodies with the right foods, we can help them thrive and reach their full potential!
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Opportunity for girls
School meals play a vital role in breaking down financial barriers, helping families support both daughters and sons in pursuing their education. By providing nutritious meals, we help level the playing field and give every child the opportunity to thrive in school.
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Stronger families
By alleviating one food-related expense, families can allocate their limited financial resources toward other essential needs.
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Thriving communities
Choosing locally sourced food not only champions our farmers but also boosts local job creation, spreading the positive impact far beyond the classroom walls.
Nutrition and education, side by side.
Our partner in Kenya
Local roots.
Lasting change.
Since 2019, weāve partnered with the Seed Foundation in Kibera, Nairobi, to ensure children get the nutrition they need to learn.
Our day begins with warm porridge, followed by a delicious lunch of ugali, beans, and fresh vegetables. This program not only nourishes young minds but also creates eight local jobs and supports local grain producers such as Baraka Farm, a farm established with support from Bread and Water for AfricaĀ®.
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Without the feeding program, it is impossible for the children to concentrate in class or come to school regularly.
Patrick Odongo
Founder & Director, Seed Foundation
The difference a meal makes
A brighter school day
for Happy.
For Happy Baylean, hunger and her familyās financial circumstances made it difficult to attend school and concentrate in class.
With nutritious school meals, her teachers reported better attendance, focus, and participation. A reliable meal gave her more energy to learnāand more reasons to look forward to school.
Your questions,
answered.
Learn more about the impact of school meals and how you can truly make a difference!
Why are school meals important in Africa?
School meals reduce hunger, support childrenās nutritional needs, encourage school attendance, and create better learning conditions. They also provide financial relief to families living in poverty.
How do school meals programs improve education?
School meals play a vital role in easing short-term hunger and helping children focus and engage actively in class. They also boost attendance and enrollment and improve academic achievement, creating a brighter future for all students!
Can school meals help reduce poverty?
Yes! School meal programs can significantly reduce household food expenses while improving childrenās educational experiences. By sourcing food from local producers, these programs can also create economic opportunities for farmers and community businesses, strengthening the local economy.
How does Bread and Water for AfricaĀ® support school meals in Kenya?
Bread and Water for AfricaĀ® is partnering with the Seed Foundation in Kibera, Nairobi, to provide nutritious meals to vulnerable schoolchildren. In 2025, over 224 children thrived with two nourishing meals each school day!
How Can I Support School Meal Programs in Africa Through Bread and Water for AfricaĀ®?
You can help fight childhood hunger and support brighter futures by contributing to Bread and Water for AfricaĀ® School Meal Program, which provides nutritious meals to vulnerable children in underserved communities. In partnership with the Seed School in Kibera, Kenya, these meals help children stay healthy, concentrate in class, and attend school regularly.
You can make a difference with one-time or monthly donations, by organizing fundraisers, or by sharing our mission with others. Your generosity ensures that children receive the nourishment they need to learn and grow.
When you support Bread and Water for AfricaĀ®, you do more than provide a meal. You feed a childās potential, open doors to education, and help build a future free from hunger and poverty.
Join us in nourishing bodies, inspiring minds, and transforming livesāone child, one meal, one school day at a time.
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A school meal today.
Possibility for tomorrow.
Help nourish a childās future, one school day at a time.