The Humane Society recently published a report on their Meatless Monday campaign, which encourages us to commit to one meat-free meal per week. The intention was to get people to try dinner without meat, in hope that we all might...Read more

A new, first-of-its-kind report spotlights a growing movement of pioneering school districts using their massive purchasing power to provide plant-forward, climate-friendly food that is healthier for students and the planet. The new report from Friends of the Earth, which includes...Read more

In order to increase efficiency, to improve the quality of food produced, and to contribute to greater student participation, Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) purchased a "Tumbler" mixer. For this case study, Chef Ann Foundation (CAF) gathered feedback from BVSD’s Food...Read more

Food marketing to children often entices them to eat fast food and sugary food, but what if marketing was aimed at getting kids to eat fruits and vegetables? This study, published in Pediatrics and performed by Cornell Food and Brand Lab, the...Read more

Since 2011, Minneapolis Public Schools (MPS) has been proudly sourcing fresh produce, meats, baked goods, and other products from local farmers and manufacturers for the meals they provide to the 35,500 students in the district. It’s a win-win...Read more

Boulder Valley School District (BVSD) Food Services received a USDA farm to school grant in late 2013 and started implementation in 2014.  The primary focus of the grant project was on education and marketing. Its overarching goal was...Read more

This study conducted by Bridging the Gap, a program of the Robert Woods Johnson Foundation, uses data from surveys of elementary schools to examine: a) how the types of items offered in school lunches have changed over time; and...Read more

The Upper Midwest Regional Learning Lab (UMRLL) is an innovative project initiated by School Food FOCUS with seven public school districts to change their procurement practices and improve the quality of the food served. This experiment asks, “Can...Read more

This study explains how Memphis City Schools were able to expand from two Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) pilot schools in the fall of 2010 to 79 schools serving BIC in September 2012. Read about the essential ingredients for...Read more

This study tracks the implementation of Breakfast in the Classroom in the Dallas Public School system. Three delivery approaches were developed to enable students to eat breakfast in their classroom. Read the case study: "Breakfast in the Classroom: A Case Study"Read more