HGSF at the national level is the responsibility of the Ministry of Education; it falls within the activities of the School Health Unit who provides direction at national level.

In Osun State the Ministry of Education has oversight responsibility with the Osun Elementary school feeding and health programme (OESFHP) serving as the implementing agency. Supporting institutions comprise the Ministry of Education including SUBEB, Ministry of Health and Ministry of Agriculture including Osun State Agricultural Development Extension Programme (OSSADEP). There is significant coordination between government ministries and various levels of government.

M&E is conducted by LGEAs, Local Education Inspectors through the Ministry of Education, and OESFHP staff. The OESFHP collects data directly through the offices of LGEAs and Local Education Inspectors. The Steering Committee involves ministries of: health, education, agriculture, finance, environment, information and local government as well as programme staff.