School Feeding Programme Contracts Terminated Nationwide
The Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) has announced the immediate termination of contracts for all caterers under the programme across the country.
According to an official statement dated May 2, 2025, no current caterer is expected to provide meals for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year.
The GSFP stated, “Please be informed that contracts of all caterers of the Ghana School Feeding Programme (GSFP) nationwide have been terminated with immediate effect.
Accordingly, no existing caterer on the programme should cook for the third term of the 2024/2025 academic year.”
The Secretariat assured affected caterers that outstanding payments for services rendered during the second term would be settled, saying, “All outstanding arrears for the second term of the 2024/2025 academic year will be paid in due course.”
The termination is part of a broader restructuring exercise, the GSFP explained, adding that new guidelines for recruiting caterers will be announced soon.
“This GSFP Secretariat, as part of its ongoing restructuring exercise, will soon announce the modalities for the recruitment of new caterers for the programme,” the statement added.
The Ghana School Feeding Programme is a flagship government initiative designed to boost school enrolment and retention by providing free daily meals to pupils in public basic schools.
This development marks a significant shift in the programme’s operations, with implications for caterers and beneficiaries alike.