Combatting Classroom Hunger: National Foods' School Khana Program

In Pakistan, nearly 40% of children suffer from malnutrition, with over 35% of children in Punjab attending school without breakfast, adversely affecting their physical and cognitive development. To combat this, National Foods Limited continues its commitment to addressing classroom hunger through our School Khana Program in collaboration with Allah Walay Trust.

Last year, we adopted the Government Primary School in Bhatta Pind, Lahore, focusing on promoting girls' education due to the higher ratio of girls to boys. The program has shown remarkable success, with a 32% increase in attendance following the quarterly post-launch evaluation.

Building on this progress, we have expanded our efforts by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in January to sponsor another school in Jaranwala, Faisalabad. The ongoing program in Lahore continues to thrive, with a 41% increase in enrolment and attendance rising from 85% to 97%. These improvements underscore our dedication to making education accessible and enhancing the well-being of students across Pakistan