The School Feeding Caterers Association has welcomed the government’s decision to raise the feeding fee from GHC 1.50 to GHC 2.00. They described the move as positive but still insufficient.
Finance Minister Dr. Cassiel Ato Forson announced the fee increase during a social media engagement on March 9. He revealed the plan ahead of the 2025 budget presentation today.
The government raised the school feeding grant following ongoing concerns from caterers and education stakeholders. This decision aims to address their long-standing demands.
Nana Otu Sakyi-Amo Twafohene, National President of the School Feeding Caterers Association, expressed gratitude for the increase. He spoke to the media on March 10.
“We were really happy when we heard about the increase,” Twafohene said. He also hoped junior high schools would soon benefit from the program.
He emphasized that sustaining the school feeding program should be a government priority. Increasing the per-child feeding fee is crucial for its success.
“We thank H.E. John Dramani Mahama for listening to caterers,” he added. “We have long advocated for this increment. Though GHC 2.00 is still not enough, we will manage.”
The new feeding rate will take effect from the third term, starting in April.
