U.S. Donates 3,000 metric tons of food to feed Sri Lankan school children

The United States, through the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and in partnership with Save the Children, donated 320 metric tons of split yellow peas to nourish school children across Sri Lanka, the US embassy in Srilanka said in a statement.

The donation is part of a larger one of 3,000 metric tons of food. U.S. Ambassador Julie Chung, the Hon. Dr Susil Premajayantha, Minister of Education, and representatives from the Ministry of Health, the National Planning Department, and Save the Children attended the hand-over ceremony.

“This donation from the American people targets the most vulnerable Sri Lankans – children – and enables them to focus on their schooling rather than on their hunger. Every nourishing meal will be a testament to the U.S.’s commitment to helping all Sri Lankans emerge from the worst economic crisis since the country’s independence,” said Ambassador Julie Chung.

Today’s donation of 320 metric tons from @USDA in partnership with @SCISL will nourish schoolchildren most at risk of hunger. The donation is part of larger US efforts to help all Sri Lankans emerge from the worst economic crisis since independence.https://t.co/8UEYpb3xWo pic.twitter.com/lxZxKf9Ld8
— Ambassador Julie Chung (@USAmbSL) August 26, 2022