The reform of school nutrition in Ukraine has become a systemic state policy for 2023-2025. The goal is to provide 3-3.5 million students with free hot meals. With high standards of quality and importance for children's health, this reform opens up new opportunities for communities and businesses.
Olena Zelenska, who initiated the reform, emphasized the importance of equal access to quality nutrition for all children. This idea was supported by Prime Minister Yuliya Svyrydenko. Financial stability and clarity in budgeting decisions were also highlighted by First Deputy Minister of Finance Roman Yermolichev.
The government expects significant funding for the reform, investing about 2.5 billion hryvnias. Collaboration and investments in children's health and the future of the country are crucial, as school nutrition is an important component of their development.
At the end of 2025, it is planned to start expanding the free meal program with the support of the European Union. This is a step towards creating equal conditions for all schoolchildren in the country and an investment in their future.