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NYC Schools Soy Milk Pilot Expands Student Choice While Cutting Climate Emissions
A first-of-its-kind pilot offering soy milk on the lunch line found strong student demand and cut average daily milk-related greenhouse gas emissions by 17.4%.
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Beyond the Nugget
Read the executive summary: The key findings and recommendations at a glance. Read the full report: Our analysis of school lunch menus, health risks, and the policies shaping what schools serve. Explo…
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Building a Better Tray
These school nutrition teams are changing what they purchase, how they cook, and what they serve to students, proving that healthier, higher-quality proteins can work in school cafeterias.
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New Report Finds Industrially Produced Meat and Cheese Dominate America’s School Lunch Entrées, Raising Concerns for Children’s Health
A new report by Friends of the Earth and Chef Ann Foundation finds school lunch entrées are dominated by processed, meat- and cheese-laden foods sourced from large-scale industrial supply chains.
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California Budget Makes Major Investment in Healthy School Meals
Budget protects School Meals for All and invests in school kitchens and workforce, farm-to-school programs, and healthy, sustainable food procurement—including plant-based food and beverage option…
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The Food Dignity Podcast: Improving School Meals With Local & Organic Food
In this episode, they unpack what it really takes to get better food into schools, making local, organic, and climate-friendly meals possible for students.
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Congress Advances Provisions Expanding Nondairy Milk Access in Schools
This legislation makes it so much easier for parents like me to ensure that their child with lactose intolerance gets a healthy plant-based milk in school.