In 2021, California became the first state in the nation to provide free breakfast and lunch to all K–12 students. School Meals for All bridges a critical hunger gap for families in California, ensuring all children get access to two nutritious meals every day at school regardless of family income.
The School Meals For All Coalition consists of more than 130+ organizations representing education, health and agriculture.
Read The Full Letter Here March 16, 2026 Dear Senate President pro Tempore Limón, Assembly Speaker Rivas, Senate Budget Committee Chair Laird, Assembly Budget Committee Chair Gabriel, Senate Budget Subcommittee Chair Pérez, Assembly Budget…
Supporting the strong foundation established by School Meals for All (SMFA), California's Kitchen Infrastructure and Training (KIT) program continues to increase student access to and the quality of school meals, especially as many families struggle with affordability.
November 18, 2025 Christine Lee, Public Information Officer San Marcos Unified School District SAN MARCOS, CA — November 18, 2025 — Assemblymember Dr. Darshana Patel (CA Assembly District 76), visited Mission Hills High School today to observe firsthand the positive impact of California’s Universal School Meals Program,…
Jennifer LeBarre, Interim Senior Executive Director, Operations, Supporting Student Nutrition Services & Transportation for the San Francisco Unified School District By the time they graduate, San Francisco Unified School District (SFUSD) seniors will have spent over 13,000 hours in our schools learning, socializing and, thankfully, eating. Every day,…
Michael Bates leads the lunch line at Cherokee Point Elementary School in City Heights. (Earnie Grafton/San Diego Union-Tribune) Originally posted by The San Diego Union Tribune By Robert Fellmeth April 15, 2024 6:38 PM PT Robert Fellmeth is the executive director of the Children’s Advocacy Institute and…
Read the full letter here March 13th, 2024 The Honorable Gavin Newsom Governor, State of California 1021 O Street, Suite 9000 Sacramento, CA 95814 RE: SUPPORT – Governor’s Proposal to Fully Fund School Meals for All in the 2024-25 Fiscal Year Budget…
Monterey County Weekly Jan 18, 2024 ON THE LUNCH MENU ON A RECENT THURSDAY AT NORTH MONTEREY HIGH SCHOOL IN CASTROVILLE ARE A FEW OPTIONS: teriyaki chicken, a crispy chicken sandwich with spicy coleslaw, a chicken cobb salad or a ham and cheese sandwich on ciabatta, all served with a…
SB 348 Protects Children’s Health, Aligns CA With Pediatrician-Recommended Guidelines for Added Sugar and Salt in School Meals Sacramento – Governor Newsom has added his signature to SB 348 (Skinner), making California the first state in the nation to codify President Joe Biden’s new federal nutrition guidelines aimed…
<<Watch The Video>> The Rio School District in Oxnard, CA, is a national model for farm-to-school relationships. The District’s partnership with FoodCorps highlights the importance of nutrition, local agriculture, and providing fresh, healthy ingredients for students. It’s a rainy Tuesday…