Since September 2022, My School Plate Foundation has been rewriting the narrative of education at Bomani Primary School. What began as a feeding program has evolved into a vital “rhythm of learning,” ensuring that no child is forced to choose between a meal and an education.
The Impact by the Numbers
Our commitment to providing at least two nutritious meals every school day has created a foundation of predictability and care.+1
- 143,418+ Meals Served: Between 2022 and 2025, our recorded data shows the massive scale of this daily commitment.
- Reliability: Since the program’s inception, children have never gone a day without a meal.
- Exceptional Attendance: In a low-resource setting where high attendance is rare, our program has maintained a consistent 75%–81% attendance rate.
Why It Works: The Anchor of Nutrition
Data reveals a powerful 0.82 correlation between meals served and daily attendance. When meals are reliable, school becomes a place of safety and trust.+2
- For Students: Beyond filling stomachs, these meals lift the “fog” of hunger, sharpening focus and increasing classroom participation.+1
- For Families: We reduce the household food burden, providing parents with peace of mind and renewed confidence in the school system.+1
- For the Community: Classrooms stay full, reducing the number of children on the streets and decreasing vulnerability across the neighborhood.+1
A Growing Legacy
- 2022–2023: Launched at Bomani Primary, seeing an immediate rise in engagement.+1
- 2024–2025: Reached thousands more children, with nutrition now deeply embedded in the school’s identity and culture.+1
A school meal is the smallest investment with the largest return. It is a spoonful of dignity that stabilizes a child’s day and catalyzes lifelong change. As we strengthen our systems to make our impact even more visible, we invite you to join us in this quiet revolution.
