This project aims to leverage school feeding programs as powerful entry points for food system transformation, linking schools with micro and small enterprises and smallholder farmers to deliver nutritious, sustainable meals while strengthening local economies. Across Africa, millions face persistent food insecurity and malnutrition. In Kenya and Rwanda, the shift from traditional, minimally processed diets toward energy-dense foods high in salt, sugar, and fat has intensified the triple burden of malnutrition - undernutrition, overnutrition, and micronutrient deficiencies, especially among children. To address these challenges, the African Population and Health Research Center (APHRC) is leading this project under the Catalyzing Change for Healthy and Sustainable Food Systems (CCHeFS) Impact initiative, supported by the International Development Research Centre (IDRC).