How a Rockstar Lentil Burger Inspired More Plant-Forward School Food

San Luis Coastal USD Case Estudiar 

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This case study highlights San Luis Coastal Unified School District’s Thai Basil Lentil Burger, which has become one of the school’s most popular plant-forward entrees. The Case Study features recipe costs, information, and procurement details. This story showcases how this fresh, delicious and locally sourced plant-forward meal, combined with marketing and student engagement activities became a powerful motivational tool to increase student participation in school lunch!  

Amigos de la Tierra Climate-Friendly School Food Program helps school districts make the shift towards healthy, delicious, plant forward menus. The program provides technical assistance and marketing materials, supports student and community engagement strategies, and links school districts with the resources they need in order to be successful. Friends of the Earth also partners with school districts and NGOs to advocate for state and federal policy change. For more information about our program, you can click aquí. To request support on implementing climate-friendly food strategies, email [email protected].

Recursos adicionales  

• Organic School Food: A Roadmap for Success 
• El estado del almuerzo escolar en California  
• Ampliando la oferta de alimentos escolares saludables y respetuosos con el clima.  
• Comidas escolares orgánicas, basadas en plantas y preparadas desde cero: un estudio de caso en California  

Case Studies  

• Districts Pioneering Climate-Friendly School Food  
• Estudios de caso sobre alimentos escolares orgánicos 

Healthy, Climate-Friendly School Food Webinars

• Seminario web 1: Comidas escolares orgánicas, basadas en plantas y preparadas desde cero: ¿Es posible? 
• Seminario web 2: Compra de alimentos orgánicos para escuelas: Historias de Tres Distrito escolar de Californiats 
• Seminario web 3: La hoja de ruta de la alimentación escolar orgánica: Primeros pasos y creación de alianzas 
• Seminario web 4: El estado de los menús escolares en California: Políticas y opciones de financiación para ampliar las comidas respetuosas con el clima

Infographics

Carbon Footprint of the Top 10 Entrees on CA School Food Menus

Common Plant-Based Options on California School Menus