California School Meals for All

In 2021, California became the first state in the nation to establish School Meals for All, providing every public and charter TK-12 student with free, nutritious school breakfast and lunch, regardless of family income. As food insecurity rises and families face unprecedented cost-of-living pressures, the program provides meaningful relief by putting thousands of dollars back into parents’ pockets each year. Sustained funding for School Meals for All, alongside investments in Kitchen Infrastructure and Training, Farm to School, and California Healthy School Food Pathway Program, helps ensure students have access to healthy, nutritious meals while strengthening school kitchens, supporting local farmers, and building a more sustainable school food system.