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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.

Leadership and Innovation Awards

Recognizing nine incredible leaders across the state for their creativity and initiative in school nutrition and farm to school programs.

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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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