Published 15 May 2026
Buckie Got It,
St. Kitts and Nevis News Source
WFP TECHNICAL MISSION CONCLUDES WITH MULTI-SECTOR WORKSHOP
Basseterre, St. Kitts, Friday, May 08, 2026: The World Food Programme (WFP) Technical
Mission moved closer to its conclusion with the hosting of a halfway technical workshop
involving representatives from the Ministries of Education, Health, Agriculture, and Finance,
along with other key stakeholders, on Friday, May 08.
The workshop served as an opportunity for participants to reflect on findings gathered
throughout the mission and engage in discussions focused on strengthening school meals and
nutrition initiatives in St. Kitts and Nevis.
Key areas explored included the policy environment and institutional responsibilities related to
school feeding programmes, nutrition and menu standards, and gaps within existing national
guidelines. Participants also examined supply chains, procurement systems, and opportunities to
strengthen connections with local farmers and food producers.
Discussions further addressed programme management, staffing, operational efficiency, costing
models, and financial sustainability, while also considering ways to better connect school feeding
efforts with broader social protection systems.
The workshop marked one of the final activities of the WFP technical mission, which included
visits to schools, farms, wholesalers, supermarkets, and central kitchen facilities, as well as
consultations with government officials and other stakeholders. The mission will ultimately
produce a comprehensive report intended to guide future improvements to school meals and
nutrition programmes in the Federation.
