Economic Impact of Hunger - Hunger costs the world $3 trillion annually [1] - Hunger causes Africa to lose 165% of its GDP [1] School Feeding Economy - School feeding is presented as a solution to multiple problems [2] - A school feeding economy involves parents contributing a subsidized amount, governments matching contributions, and philanthropy covering remaining costs [2] - This blended finance model includes public participation, parents, and philanthropy, with the child as the anchor [3][4] Financing and Participation - Everyone participates to ensure the child is able to eat [4] - Smart ways are used to involve government, parents, and philanthropy in school feeding [4]