
2008) and educational achievement (Tan, Lane, and Lassibille 1999 Ahmed 2004 Adelman et al. There is evidence that SFPs increase school enrollment (Ahmed 2004 Gelli, Meir, and Espejo 2007), cognition (Whaley et al. School Feeding Programs (SFPs) are considered to be a sound investment in education.

2017 Department of Education (DepEd) Operational Guidelines on the Implementation of School Based Feeding Program I.

(02) 632-9935 or through email address: dissemination of and strict compliance with this Order is directed.Įnclosure to DepEd Order No. This policy shall take effect immediately after its publication in or in the Official Gazette or in a newspaper of general circulation.įor more information, all concerned may contact the Bureau of Learner Support Services-School Health Division (BLSS-SHD), 3rd floor, Mabini Building, Department of Education (DepEd) Central Office, DepEd Complex, Meralco Avenue, Pasig City at telephone no. Secondarily, it aims to increase classroom attendance by 85% to 100% and improve the children’s health and nutrition values and behavior.Īll DepEd Orders (DO) and other related issuances, rules and regulations and provisions which are inconsistent with these guidelines are hereby repealed, rescinded, or modified accordingly. The program primarily aims to improve the nutritional status of the beneficiaries by at least 70% at the end of 120 feeding days. The SBFP covers all Severely Wasted (SW) and Wasted (W) Kindergarten to Grade 6 pupils for SY 2017-2018. The SBFP Operational Guidelines is enclosed. The Department of Education (DepEd), through the Bureau of Learners Support Services-School Health Division (BLSS-SHD), shall implement the School-Based Feeding Program (SBFP) for School Years (SY) 2017-2022 to address undemutrition among public school children. SCHOOL-BASED FEEDING PROGRAM FOR SCHOOL YEARS 2017-2022 Special Instructions/Guidelines for FY2016 Funds

