The Center for Ecoliteracy’s core initiative, California Food for California Kids®, inspires schools to serve fresh, locally-sourced meals and engage students in the connections between food, culture, health, and the environment.

The California Food for California Kids Network includes more than 175 school districts across the state that serve over 40% of California’s 5.7 million TK–12 students.

Benefits

• Membership is free of charge.

• Learn from peers and experts.

• Attend skill-building and networking sessions.

• Gain resources to serve more fresh and local school meals. 

• Host special events and projects for your district.

• Gain recognition for your innovative work.

• Transform school food policy.

Commitment

We ask that members make a commitment to:

• Increase local procurement.

• Serve more freshly-prepared meals.

• Provide students with garden, culinary, and food system education.

• Contribute to data and storytelling.