Policy + Advocacy

We advocate for policies that advance food justice and ensure students have equitable access to free, nutritious school meals.

Our Collective Advocacy Helps Secure $2.41B for Fresh, Local School Food

2026–27 California State Budget Invests in School Meals for All and More

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KIT Funds Improve School Meal Access and Quality

New survey quantifies the impact of the Kitchen Infrastructure and Training program

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Center for Ecoliteracy staff and partners with Senator Laird

2026 Advocacy Priorities

We advocate for policies to advance food justice and provide children with equitable access to free, nutritious school meals.

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Transforming School Food Politics Around the World

A compilation of essays that explores how to successfully challenge and transform public school food programs to emphasize care, justice, and sustainability.

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The Impact of School Meals for All

The voices of students and school nutrition professionals across California.

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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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