School Food

Our core initiative, California Food for California Kids®, inspires schools to serve fresh, locally-sourced meals and engage students in the connections between food, culture, health, and the environment.

Staff prepare avocados for guacamole

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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With Free School Meal Participation Up Statewide, California Schools Celebrate Serving More Local Fruits and Vegetables During Farm to School Month

Center for Ecoliteracy Marks 10 Years of California Food for California Kids®

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Connecting the Classroom, Cafeteria, and Garden

Watch as students meet a local farmer, try organic berries, and show off the bounty of their school garden.

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