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Food security requires collective effort and articulation

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Briefings

Brazil maintained under 2.5% of the population undernourished in the last three years, a milestone achieved through collective effort. The key success factor is the partnership between agricultural producers and community kitchens, exemplified by Dona Maria's 'Comidinhas da Vovô' in Brasília, which serves over 800 people weekly. This collaboration, enabled by the Ministry of Agriculture and Social Development's 'Program of Food Acquisition', successfully delivered fresh, agroecological produce to vulnerable families, addressing food insecurity in regions where state institutions often lack presence.

Key points

• Brazil's undernourishment rate remained below 2.5% for three consecutive years, a significant achievement attributed to the collective action of community kitchens and agricultural producers.
• Dona Maria do Cerrado, leader of 'Comidinhas da Vovô' in Brasília, serves over 800 people weekly, delivering fresh produce from agroecological farms to vulnerable families.

Context

The achievement represents a sustained reduction in undernourishment since the country entered the 'Mapa da Fome' (Food Map) era. This success is driven by a specific institutional and social partnership between the Ministry of Agriculture and Social Development and community kitchens, allowing food to reach vulnerable populations in underserved areas.

Limitations

Data on undernourishment rates is based on the latest UN reaffirmation from July 2026, which covers the last three years. Specific details on the exact number of people served weekly by Dona Maria's kitchen are not provided, and the long-term sustainability of this specific partnership beyond the current reporting period remains unverified.

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