The Ghana School Feeding Programme has carried out a week-long monitoring and supervision exercise across selected districts in the Volta, Bono and Bono East regions, as part of renewed efforts to strengthen oversight and ensure strict compliance with operational standards.

The exercise, conducted between January 26 and 30, 2026, formed part of the programme’s routine quality assurance measures aimed at improving service delivery under the national school feeding policy, which aligns with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals on hunger and extreme poverty.

According to the programme, monitoring teams focused on assessing the condition and suitability of kitchen equipment used by caterers, the availability and cleanliness of eating utensils, and overall hygiene and sanitation practices at feeding centres within the selected districts. Particular attention was also paid to food handling processes to safeguard the health and wellbeing of beneficiary pupils.

The teams further examined records on daily feeding activities, including beneficiary enrolment figures and the consistency of meals served, to verify accuracy in reporting and promote accountability in the management of public resources allocated to the programme.

Beyond infrastructure and record-keeping, the exercise also evaluated the level of coordination between caterers and school authorities. Officials assessed whether meals were prepared and served on time to avoid disruptions to teaching and learning, a concern that has previously been raised by education stakeholders.

The Ghana School Feeding Programme reported that many of the schools and caterers visited demonstrated encouraging commitment to hygiene standards and the provision of nutritious meals to pupils. Where shortcomings were identified, caterers were offered practical guidelines to help address the gaps and improve service delivery.

In a statement issued after the exercise, the programme expressed appreciation to all stakeholders involved in supporting its objectives, stating, “We commend all our stakeholders for their support and cooperation in the implementation and sustainability of the GSFP.”

The monitoring initiative, led by the programme’s central management, is expected to inform further improvements as the GSFP continues to expand its role in boosting school attendance, enhancing child nutrition and supporting local food production across the country.