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1BIL
School meals served in California annually
California Department of Education (SY 18/19)
5.9MIL
Total K–12 enrollment in California
California Department of Education (SY 22/23)
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1st
State to offer free school meals
California Department of Education
#1
California’s ranking in the US in terms of agricultural productivity
USDA Farm Income and Wealth Statistics
60%
Percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price school meals in California.
California Department of Education (SY 22/23)
35 - 50%
The estimated amount of a student’s daily calories that are consumed at school.
Making the Case + Action for Healthy Kids

The California Food for California Kids initiative builds the capacity and commitment of public school districts to provide all students with fresh, locally-grown school meals and create connections between the cafeteria, classroom, and garden.

Statewide Conference Swanton Berry Farm

California Food for California Kids® Network

Join over 100 California school districts committed to fresh, local school meals.

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Success with School Meals for All

A guide for school district administrators on navigating successful implementation of the new School Meals for All policy.

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School Food Innovator Series

Virtual gatherings for school nutrition professionals focused on building resilient school food systems in California.​

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Celebrating California’s Investments in School Nutrition Professionals 

The Center for Ecoliteracy welcomed state officials to a culinary training with San Luis Coastal and Live Oak Unified School Districts.

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