10.15.2014 CFPA has published a fact sheet highlighting policies and practices aimed at minimizing school food waste and optimizing student consumption of school meals. Continue reading “Feeding Students, Not Trash Cans”
Topic Category: Child Nutrition
California Cafeterias Become Smarter Lunchrooms
10.15.2014 Kaiser Permanente’s Thriving Schools launched a new website on the statewide collaborative to transform every school lunchroom in the state into a smarter one. Continue reading “California Cafeterias Become Smarter Lunchrooms”
Letter Urges SNA to Drop Fight Against Nutrition Standards
10.8.2014 A sign on letter for food service directors urges the School Nutrition Association (SNA) Board of Directors to drop its opposition to the federal nutrition standards with Congress. Continue reading “Letter Urges SNA to Drop Fight Against Nutrition Standards”
School Breakfast Grants Available NOW!
10.1.2014 Action for Healthy Kids has extended the deadline for their School Breakfast grants until October 15th. If you’re looking for money to expand your program look no further. Continue reading “School Breakfast Grants Available NOW!”
POLICY BRIEF: Healthy School Meals Made with USDA Foods
9.30.14 CFPA has issued a policy brief urging federal and state leaders to better support the fresh preparation of school meals with minimally processed USDA Foods. The brief is accompanied by a summary and recommendations for school districts. Continue reading “POLICY BRIEF: Healthy School Meals Made with USDA Foods”
Policy Development Survey Results Now Available!
9.23.2014 In August 2014, we surveyed stakeholders to learn more about the nutrition challenges facing California communities and to explore potential solutions to those challenges. An overview of the results of that survey is now available. Continue reading “Policy Development Survey Results Now Available!”
Save the Date: School Breakfast Legislative Briefing
9.23.2014 Nearly 3 in 5 California public school students are eligible for free or reduced-price meals. Those resources help our most vulnerable students learn, grow, and achieve to their fullest potential Continue reading “Save the Date: School Breakfast Legislative Briefing”
Smarter Lunchrooms in CA Schools
Learn about statewide efforts to positively influence students’ school food choices. link
Parents Strongly Support Healthy School Food Policies
9.10.2014 The vast majority of parents of school-age children across the country support strong national nutrition standards for all school foods and beverages. Continue reading “Parents Strongly Support Healthy School Food Policies”
Students Eat Fruits and Veggies When Given Time to Eat
9.3.2014 A recently released UC Berkeley study has shown that middle and high school students eat more fruits and vegetables when given more time to eat lunch at school. Continue reading “Students Eat Fruits and Veggies When Given Time to Eat”