GES Releases Funds for Procurement of Perishable Food
The Ghana Education Service has approved the release of long-awaited funds for the procurement of perishable food items for Senior High and Technical Schools across the country.
In a statement issued on Tuesday, April 21, 2026, the Service said the move is expected to resolve recent challenges affecting the feeding component of the Free Senior High School programme.
The intervention comes at a critical time, as school administrators have struggled to secure fresh food supplies, including vegetables, meat and eggs, due to fluctuating market prices and supply chain disruptions.
The statement, signed by the Head of Public Relations at the Ghana Education Service, Daniel Fenyi, noted that the necessary administrative processes have been activated to ensure the prompt and equitable disbursement of funds to beneficiary schools.
According to the Service, the funds are intended to support students’ daily nutritional needs and ease operational pressures on second-cycle institutions, which have recently faced concerns raised by the Conference of Heads of Assisted Secondary Schools and other stakeholders.
Addressing previous concerns over the management of feeding grants, the Service stressed that the funds must be used strictly for their intended purpose, with no diversion for administrative expenses.
It added that monitoring and accountability measures have been strengthened, with auditors and regional coordinators assigned to track expenditure at the school level.
The release of the funds is expected to ease tensions between school authorities and the Ministry of Education, while restoring stability to school operations. Officials believe the move will also enable institutions to source food items locally and maintain consistent feeding for students.
The Ghana Education Service further assured parents and the public of its continued commitment to student welfare and improved educational outcomes. With the funds set to reach schools, stakeholders are hopeful of a more coordinated and sustainable approach to addressing feeding challenges, ensuring that students’ education is not disrupted by inadequate nutrition.
