Barranquilla delivers over 13.7 million food rations in 2026

The Barranquilla Mayor's Office reported that more than 13.7 million food rations have been delivered so far in 2026. These efforts target vulnerable populations, including students through the School Feeding Program (PAE), early childhood children, people experiencing homelessness, and incarcerated individuals.

In addition to food distribution, the city has conducted 2,515 workshops on healthy eating and food handling. The administration is also promoting urban agriculture through community gardens to encourage local food production.

According to data from DANE, moderate or severe food insecurity in households within the Atlántico department decreased from 40% in 2024 to 33% in 2025, representing a reduction of 7.1 percentage points.