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California’s School Meals for All Program Proves More Students Eat When Meals are Free

California Student’s Participation in School Meals Outperforms National Trends

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Farm to School

Our bilingual short film showcases the Pajaro Valley Unified School District and the power of youth leadership in the farm to school movement.

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This Student Has a Bold Vision for the Future of School Meals

An interview with Anahi Nava Flores, student leader at Mt. Diablo Unified

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2023 Leadership and Innovation Awards

The California Food for California Kids® Leadership and Innovation Awards honor leaders across the state for their creativity and initiative in school nutrition and farm to school programs.

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People and Passion Drive Riverside’s Innovative Farm to School Model

In the world of fresh, local school food, the passionate people in Riverside, California, are trailblazers.

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Celebrating School Meals for All at Los Angeles Unified School District

The Center for Ecoliteracy gathered with fellow co-sponsors and state leaders to celebrate the landmark policy at the state’s largest school district.

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