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May 26, 2026
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Krachi East school feeding programme near collapse as cooks threaten boycott over unpaid allowances
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Key Points
- Cooks in Krachi East Municipality are threatening to halt services for the Ghana School Feeding Programme due to several months of unpaid allowances.
- They, along with caterers, have been relying on personal savings, loans, and credit from suppliers to continue providing meals.
- Caterers confirm no government financial support since assuming their roles, with rising food costs worsening their debt to traders and financial institutions.
- Food suppliers are now demanding upfront payment, making it increasingly difficult for caterers to source ingredients.
- An urgent appeal has been made to the government and relevant ministries to release funds to prevent the complete collapse of the programme, which supports thousands of pupils.
Why This Matters
This situation is critical for Ghana as it directly threatens the nutritional well-being and academic attendance of thousands of vulnerable pupils who depend on school meals. The potential breakdown of such a vital social intervention program highlights systemic financial mismanagement or delays, potentially leading to increased food insecurity and hindering educational progress in affected communities.
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