Policy + Advocacy

We advocate for policies that advance food justice and ensure students have equitable access to free, nutritious school meals.

Our Collective Advocacy Helps Secure $2.41B for Fresh, Local School Food

2026–27 California State Budget Invests in School Meals for All and More

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The Impact of School Meals for All

The voices of students and school nutrition professionals across California.

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Celebrating School Meals for All at Los Angeles Unified School District

The Center for Ecoliteracy gathered with fellow co-sponsors and state leaders to celebrate the landmark policy at the state’s largest school district.

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The Impact of School Meals for All

Perspectives of students, parents, and school nutrition leaders across the state after a year of the program in action.

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California School Nutrition Directors Celebrate Historic Investments in School Meals

As the new school year begins, school nutrition leaders share their thoughts with the Center for Ecoliteracy on California’s historic $2 billion investment in school meal programs.

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Celebrating California’s Investments in School Nutrition Professionals 

The Center for Ecoliteracy welcomed state officials to a culinary training with San Luis Coastal and Live Oak Unified School Districts.

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