School Nutrition

May 28, 2023

We must continue to improve the quality of school nutrition in California

California would be the first state in the nation to adopt a firm, science-based standard governing the amount of added sugar and salt allowed in school meals. State leaders can ensure that every student has the fresh, nutrient-dense food they need to thrive by passing Senate Bill 348.

Erin Primer and Lena AlSarraf

Commentary

April 11, 2023

Schools should partner with family farms to provide nutrition and education

We need more opportunities for family farms and schools to engage children with fresh, nutritious California-grown school meals.

Adleit Asi and Alba Landaverde

Commentary

October 12, 2022

How California schools can deliver on the promise of universal meals

At a moment when school nutrition directors are facing unprecedented challenges — rising food costs, widespread staff shortages, supply chain uncertainty — here are five practical things schools can do to provide nutritious, fulfilling meals to all California students.

Kirsten Saenz Tobey

Commentary

May 25, 2022

Schools should avail of state funding to serve more freshly prepared and locally grown food

California districts are leading the way in offering fresh, healthy school meals for all students.

Brandy Dreibelbis

Commentary

December 3, 2021

L.A. Unified's next leader must pursue police-free schools and truly engage the community

We need a superintendent who will treat students, families and communities as partners and not ignore or dismiss us.

Marshé Doss and Joseph Williams

Commentary

December 2, 2021

School foods are mostly healthy, but candy cereal must go

States and school meal providers must take the lead to ensure progress in making school meals healthier is not lost.

Meghan Maroney

Commentary

September 9, 2020

Providing meals to hungry students is as important as access to distance learning

Distance learning is difficult in its own right. Distance learning while hungry will be even harder.

Camila Barbour

Coronavirus

August 31, 2020

USDA allows school districts to resume serving free grab-and-go meals through 2020

The US Department of Agriculture announced Monday that it will allow schools to offer free grab-and-go meals to any student, regardless of eligibility, as they did over the summer.

Ali Tadayon

Commentary

April 2, 2020

School districts and housing organizations should work together to feed kids

Lack of access to schools and transportation during the coronavirus crisis might cause kids to go hungry.

Jennifer Peck

Student Health

November 13, 2014

Report: School kitchens need equipment

Nearly every school kitchen in California needs equipment to be more successful at serving lunches that meet federal nutrition standards, according to a report released Thursday.