The government has increased the per-child allocation under the Ghana School Feeding Programme from GH¢1.50 to GH¢2 in a move aimed at improving the quality and nutritional value of meals served to pupils in public basic schools.
The announcement was made by the Minister for Gender, Children and Social Protection, Dr. Agnes Naa Momo Lartey, during a parliamentary session on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, while responding to questions on the implementation and financing of the programme.
According to the minister, the upward adjustment is intended to address concerns about rising food prices and the challenges caterers face in providing balanced meals within the previous funding framework.
Dr. Lartey explained that the government has also removed the tax component from the feeding grant, allowing caterers to receive the full allocation and use the funds directly for meal preparation.
“I had earlier stated that the amount used to be GH¢1.50 and that has been increased to GH¢2. The tax component has also been taken off so that the caterers can have the full amount to be able to serve our children,” she told Parliament.
The minister noted that the intervention is expected to strengthen the programme’s impact by ensuring pupils receive more nutritious meals that support their health, concentration and academic performance.
The Ghana School Feeding Programme remains one of the government’s flagship social interventions, providing one hot meal daily to millions of pupils in public basic schools, particularly in disadvantaged and underserved communities.
Beyond addressing child hunger, the programme is designed to improve school enrolment and attendance while supporting local economies through the purchase of food supplies from farmers and local producers.
The latest increase is expected to provide relief to caterers and enhance the overall effectiveness of the programme as government seeks to improve educational outcomes and child welfare across the country.
