The final chapter synthesizes the findings of the book, reflecting on the long-term development of European food aid policy (EFAP) and its broader implications for EU social policy and politics. The analysis points out that despite its modest budget and last-resort nature, EFAP has evolved from an emergency intervention into an institutionalized component of Social Europe. The chapter highlights the program’s resilience, demonstrating how it has persisted across different political contexts through strategic adaptation and stakeholder engagement. It discusses the ongoing debate on the role of food aid—whether as a short-term relief mechanism or as a structural policy tool—arguing that its functions are not necessarily in conflict. The findings suggest that EFAP serves both an immediate redistributive function and a symbolic role in EU social policy, possibly reinforcing its legitimacy.