摘要：This paper analyzes the limits of the Food Acquisition Program (PAA) and the National School Meal Program (PNAE) in promoting the social organization of family farmers, through the case study of the settlement “23 de Maio” in São Paulo state. Therefore, we developed and implemented two questionnaires, directed respectively to the settlers and the manager of the existing association in the settlement. The results showed a low participation of farmers in administrative and decision-making processes of the association, and the association has dedicated only to act as an intermediary for the insertion of the family farmers in an institutional markets. The research also allowed to understand points considered negative by farmers in respect of their participation in both programs. It was concluded that for the PAA and PNAE to promote the social organization of settled family farmers and thus be more efficient in supporting family farming, it is necessary to articulate with other public policies directed to this public.
