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White House takes first step toward transforming federal food procurement and service
This week the Biden administration released best practices to increase access to healthy and safely prepared food in federal facilities.
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Advocacy steps for plant-based school food
We launched a campaign to increase the number of plant-based meals offered in our cafeteria and raise awareness about the benefits of plant-based eating to improve our climate impact.
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Climate-friendly and culturally relevant food to the school cafeteria: Lessons from a student advocate
As a high schooler, I decided to break free from “business as usual” school food with the help of my school’s cafeteria and nutrition staff.
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How I got my school district to combat climate change by changing what we eat
Student involvement on the local level in one’s own school district inspires and drives the change needed throughout our country.
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House Committee Advances Child Nutrition Legislation
The U.S. House of Representatives Committee on Education and Labor advanced the Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act with a vote of 27-19.
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Friends of the Earth Applauds Child Nutrition Measures to Increase Plant-Based School Meal and Beverage Options
Today, the House introduced the “Healthy Meals, Healthy Kids Act” Child Nutrition Reauthorization legislation.
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Groups Celebrate California’s Historic Investments in Plant-based School Food
California adopted a $600 billion budget with historic investments in the state’s school meal program to expand healthy, plant-based meal options.
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Billie Eilish and Maggie Baird Take to Capitol Hill to Advocate for Plant-Based School Meals
Today, Grammy Award winning artist Billie Eilish and food justice and climate activist Maggie Baird spoke at a Capitol Hill briefing in support of the Healthy Future Students and Earth Act
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How a Rockstar Lentil Burger Inspired More Plant-Forward School Food
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
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USDA Foods: How a $1.3 Billion Program Can Be Transformed
The USDA Foods program, while providing well-intentioned financial support for school districts, contributes to menus that rely heavily on carbon-intensive, ultra-processed foods like hamburgers, deli…