The National School Feeding Program and public management: synergy for food and nutricional security in the municipality of Cacimbinhas – AL

Abstract

The National School Feeding Program (PNAE) is a relevant public policy that aims to contribute to the conservation of food culture, from the provision of adequate and healthy meals, contributes to the reduction of food insecurity and hunger. This article aims to analyze the actions taken by public management in the execution of the PNAE for the promotion of Food and Nutrition Security (FNS) for students in the municipal education network, in the municipality of Cacimbinhas/AL, in the year 2023.The research is qualitative-quantitative, the collection of information and interviews with the social agents participating in the PNAE: Nutritionist, President of the School Feeding Council (CAE), School Director, Lunch Cook, President of the Association and farmers took place in 2024. As a result, it was identified that the actions carried out by the CAE and by the public management, contribute to FNS for the beneficiaries of the PNAE and their families, from the implementation of the "Lápis na mão,comida na mesa" Program, with the delivery of a basic food basket that enables the continuity of access to food to students when they are out of the school environment, as well as to the other residents of the household.