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Supporting the Synergy Between School Meal Programs and Food Banks to Combat Food Insecurity Among Children: A
Ni Putu Wulan Purnama Sari1, Chenaimoyo Lufutuko Faith Katiyatiya2, Adrino Mazenda2
1Faculty of Nursing Widya Mandala Surabaya Catholic University East Java Indonesia.
Health Science Reports
|April 8, 2026
Summary
Linking food banks and school meal programs effectively combats child food insecurity. Expert involvement, particularly from nutritionists and the private sector, strengthens this crucial connection for better food aid delivery.
Area of Science:
- Food security and public health interventions
- Social determinants of child nutrition
- Non-profit and public-private partnerships in food aid
Background:
- Food banks and school meal programs are key components of food aid.
- Synergies between these programs can enhance child food security.
- Understanding factors influencing their linkage is vital for effective implementation.
Purpose of the Study:
- To examine the impact of expert involvement (nutritionists, farmers, private sector) on linking food banks and school meal programs.
- To assess the influence of community engagement (parents, public) on this linkage.
- To identify strategies for strengthening food aid networks for children.
Main Methods:
- Utilized the Bayesian Mindsponge Framework.
- Incorporated Granular Interaction Thinking Theory (GITT) and Bayesian analysis.
- Analyzed data from government representatives managing school meal programs in 126 countries.
Main Results:
- Nutritionist and private sector involvement positively correlated with program linkage.
- Farmer involvement showed an ambiguous relationship with the linkage.
- Parent and public engagement also demonstrated ambiguous relationships.
Conclusions:
- Increased involvement of nutritionists and the private sector is crucial for linking food banks and school meal programs.
- Strengthening these linkages can improve food security for school-aged children.
- Targeted engagement strategies are needed to optimize food aid effectiveness.
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