One Million Meals. One Mission.
No Child Should Learn on an Empty Stomach.
Every $1 provides 9 nutritious meals. Your support delivers hope and education to children who would otherwise learn on empty stomachs.
From Crisis to Change
About A Million Meals
Our journey of compassion and impact
What began as emergency COVID-19 relief in 2019 has grown into a sustainable movement. During the pandemic, Podrška supported vulnerable households with food parcels and cared for an orphanage of 23 children, providing over 15,000 nutritious meals. As schools reopened in 2021, we transformed this emergency response into a long-term mission launching our first school feeding program with 50 children and serving approximately 9,000 meals that first year.
Our impact grew rapidly by 2023, we reached 570 children across three schools, serving roughly 102,600 meals annually. The program led to rising school enrollment and better academic performance. Today, as a seven-school network, we feed 1,572 children daily and deliver over 283,000 nutritious meals each year, proving that consistent nutrition transforms educational outcomes.
When Every Child Eats, Every Community Grows
Why It Matters
One Million Meals fills this gap through compassion, sustainability, and community-driven solutions.
1 in 3 Children Stunted
Due to chronic malnutrition in Uganda
50% Suffer from Anemia
Children and pregnant women affected
No School Meals Provided
Public schools offer zero meal programs
Our Programs
Transforming Lives Through Sustainable Solutions
Our holistic approach combines nutrition, education, and community empowerment
Plant-Based School Meals
Wash & Grooming Days
Climate-Smart Gardens
Guided by compassion, driven by impact
Our Mission
To deliver one million nutritious plant-based meals annually while equipping communities with the skills and systems to grow, cook, and sustain their own food security. We believe that when every child eats, every community grows.
Our Values
Compassion
Every meal is an act of kindness
Sustainability
We protect our planet while feeding our people
Empowerment
Women and youth lead our community gardens
Resilience
We build systems that last beyond aid
Meals Served
Daily Meals Served
Gardens Established
Communities Served
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What We Achieved
From humble beginnings during the COVID-19 pandemic, we’ve grown into a powerful force against child hunger serving over 600,000 nutritious plant-based meals to date. Today, we nourish 1,572 children daily across 7 schools in 3 districts, transforming empty classrooms into vibrant learning environments.
Our impact extends beyond the lunch plate with 20+ community gardens established, 1,000+ parents trained in sustainable practices, and a 50% reduction in food waste through our circular systems. Each number represents a child who can now focus in class, a family equipped with gardening skills, and a community moving toward food sovereignty.
Be part of transforming lives through hands-on service
Join Our Volunteer Journey in Uganda
Experience the profound impact of your compassion as you work directly with Ugandan communities. From school gardens to meal preparation, your time and skills create lasting change in the lives of children and families.
Volunteering Experience
- Meal Preparation
- School Garden Building
- Nutrition Workshops
- Clean & Confident Program
Other Experiences
- Cultural Exchange
- Community Visits
- Classroom Support
Together, We Can Feed a Generation
Every meal you provide does more than fill a stomach it supports local farmers, empowers school communities, and gives children the nutrition they need to succeed. Join our movement to deliver 100,000 meals in the next 13 weeks.