# Colombian school feeding program regional developments

> Live situation record from CLSTR: https://clstr.news/situations/colombian-school-feeding-program-regional-developments
> Updated: 2026-08-21T01:22:08.000Z. Sources: 7. Developments: 2.

The School Feeding Program (PAE) in Colombia is experiencing varied regional outcomes. In Boyacá, the program is facing financial instability due to budget delays from the Unidad Alimentos para Aprender and a 35% rise in food costs. These challenges have led to the suspension of morning rations at the Ramón Ignacio Avella Technical Educational Institution in Aquitania and forced reductions in portion sizes to maintain coverage for 63,000 students.

Conversely, the government in Antioquia is expanding the program. By allocating 45.9 billion pesos from vehicle tax revenues, the department intends to increase coverage to 327,000 students across 116 non-certified municipalities by the end of 2026. This expansion includes specialized rations for 6,412 indigenous students.

## Timeline

### 2026-08-21: School feeding programs expand in Antioquia and Dominican Republic

Authorities in Antioquia, Colombia, and the Dominican Republic are expanding school feeding programs to improve student nutrition and school retention through increased funding and standardized meal costs.

5 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/school-feeding-programs-expand-in-antioquia-and-dominican-republic

### 2026-08-19: School feeding program faces budget gaps in Boyacá and expansion in Antioquia

While Boyacá faces food ration suspensions due to budget delays and rising costs, Antioquia is expanding its school feeding program to reach 327,000 students with a 45.9 billion peso investment.

2 sources. https://clstr.news/cluster/school-feeding-program-faces-budget-gaps-in-boyac-and-expansion-in-antioquia

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