School Food Innovator Series: Fresh from CaliforniaJoin us December 2 to increase students’ access to California-grown fruits and vegetables.
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Ingredient Guide for Better School Food PurchasingA resource for school food leaders committed to improving the overall quality, nutritional value, and safety of school food.
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Plant-Forward Culinary TrainingEmpower your staff to prepare plant-forward dishes that students love with a virtual culinary training this September.
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COVID-19 Menu Planning StrategiesA practical guide with flexible strategies for your school menus to adapt to the changing demands of COVID-19 meal service.
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COVID-19 Emergency Meal Service ResourcesCOVID-19 resources, toolkits, and tip sheets that support school nutrition programs during emergency meal service.
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COVID-19 Return to School Planning ResourcesCOVID-19 planning templates, reopening protocols, and additional resources that support school nutrtition programs in return to school planning efforts.
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Community of Practice Calls on Emergency Food ServiceThis free series offers an opportunity for districts to connect with one another, share ideas, and build connections with partners across the state.
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5 Ways to Increase Participation with Customizable Menu OptionsProviding customizable menu options to increase lunch participation.
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Preparing California-Grown School Meals: A Professional Development GuideA guide to engaging foodservice staff and inspiring the confidence to incorporate fresh fruits and vegetables in school meal programs.
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Rethinking School Lunch GuideA planning framework for improving school food, supporting sustainable food systems, and teaching and integrating curriculum around food issues.
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Celebrating California Food for California Kids A video honoring California's abundance, and supporting children's health, education, and the state's economy.
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21 School Meals Featuring California FoodsScaled and tested recipes for reimbursable school meals featuring fresh ingredients.
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Making the Case for Healthy, Freshly Prepared School MealsCheck out our tools for demonstrating the academic, health, environmental, and financial benefits of high-quality, appealing school meals.
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Cooking with California Food in K-12 SchoolsOur acclaimed cookbook and professional development guide by award-winning authors Georgeanne Brennan and Ann M. Evans.
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School-Community KitchensA new partnership for supporting health, academic achievement, and community vitality.
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Rethinking School Lunch Oakland Feasibility StudyA roadmap for comprehensive reform of nutrition services.
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California Tastes AmazingRecipes, based on popular school meals, that parents and children can cook together at home.
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California Food for California Kids Events and ResourcesParticipate in our new offerings for the 2021-22 school year designed to support your school meal program.
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Build Regional SupportCollaborate with others to increase capacity and reach a broader audience.
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Farm to Summer Planning GuideA guide for programs that support local communities and celebrate California’s agricultural abundance when school is not in session.
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Offer Enriching ExperiencesProvide meaningful educational experiences and engaging activities.
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Design Compelling MarketingUse clear, targeted messaging to drive increased participation.
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Conduct Community OutreachConnect with community members to spread the word about your program.
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Plan a Farm to Summer MenuTake advantage of seasonal savings on healthy and delicious produce.
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What is a California Thursdays Meal?Try this interactive tool and see.
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5 Food Service Staff Innovators Serving Freshly-Prepared Meals with CareCelebrating five food service professionals and how they strive to do more for their students.
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Wellness Policy GuideA guide to help you review, revise, and update your local wellness policy.
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Photographing School Food: A Practical Guide to Making California School Meals Look GreatYour food deserves great photography. Our practical guide helps you improve the visual appeal of all your school meals.
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