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The sale of USDA-donated commodities funds community-based school feeding activities in under-served areas of the country.  In addition to school feeding, some examples of community projects that are being funded under this initiative include school infrastructure, potable water systems, rural sanitation, nutrition education, and teacher training.  

PVO and USDA representatives by the road discussing project Child on horseback with canister small building
Children learning in the classroom Small farm Child getting water at well

PVO representative enjoying meal with children

Girls eating food at their desks. Woman cooking on small caulderon
Bagged food and plantains   PVO representative with stored donated food

 


Last modified: Monday, April 14, 2008 06:13:23 PM