Multi-Stakeholders’ Perspectives And Evaluation Of The Nutritional Impact Of School-Based Feeding Program

Abstract

School-Based Feeding Programs (SBFPs) are recognized as one of the essential interventions which aim to improve children’s health and well-being, which results in positive educational outcomes. However, the effectiveness of these programs still depends on its implementation, including the stakeholders’ perceptions and active participation. Thus, this study aimed to determine the perspectives and evaluations of the school-based feeding program from multi-stakeholders. Convergence mixed-method research design was employed. The respondents involved ninety (91) multi-stakeholders (grade 7 students, teachers/administrators, and parents) directly engaged in the feeding program at Felipe G. Calderon Integrated School High School. Researcher-made survey questionnaire and interview guide were utilized as research instruments. Quantitative data were analyzed using descriptive statistics, one-way ANOVA, and Pearson correlation coefficient, while Thematic Analysis was employed to examine qualitative data. The findings of the study revealed positive and consistent results on the program’s effectiveness based on the multi-stakeholders’ perspectives (M = 4.45, SD = 0.417) and evaluations results (M = 4.53, SD = 0.381), both interpreted as strongly agree. These were evident on the selection of beneficiaries, menu planning and preparation, feeding schedule, and source of funds as demonstrated by the quantitative and qualitative data. The study found a significant positive correlation between stakeholders’ perspectives and evaluations (r = 0.679), indicating a strong relationship between these variables. Overall, these data addressed the gap in the localized data on the stakeholder-based evaluation of feeding programs and contributed empirical evidence to the field of education, particularly in strengthening stakeholder-informed implementation of the School-Based Feeding Program.