The school feeding programme in the State of Osun is funded 40% by the state and 60% by the Local Government. The total annual budget for the O'MEALS is approximately N1.9 billion ($9.6 million), excluding staff salaries and other support costs covered by other ministries. The State of Osun has continued funding beyond the Federal Government’s initial contribution of N88 million made in February 2006. Unlike other school feeding programmes piloted in Nigeria, the O'MEALS does not advocate for in kind support from parents or communities.

In order to address the funding challenges arising from the proposed scale up, the programme aims to increase resources through partnerships and introduce cost savings through procurement innovations. Presently, management is designing a strategy to leverage in kind support from private sector partners. The strategy will include individual student, school, ward and local government area (LGA) sponsorship opportunities. Examples of private sector engagement involve a LGA sponsorship with Sahara Group Plc. and sponsorship of a school by CHI Pharmaceuticals.