Celebrating Food from All Cultures in the School Cafeteria
Food Justice is Social Justice
Every child deserves to eat well. Our food matters not only because it’s integral to good health, but because what we eat is an essential part of our cultural identity and sense of self.
Food has long been used as a tool to reinforce cultural hierarchy, especially in the school lunchroom. That’s why acknowledging the cultural heritage of the food you serve in your community is a critical step towards social justice.
Finding Joy in Familiar Food
Kids feel good eating what they know. Recognizable flavors and ingredients satisfy something larger than hunger, they are joyful connections to home. Plus, healthy eating habits introduced at an early age directly impacts kids’ relationship with food for the rest of their lives.
We aim to make mealtime not just a happy experience, but an enriching part of their childhood.
Aligned Partnerships and People
We partner with K-12 districts, networks and schools who understand the values they are communicating when they make food choices for their kids. These decision makers share our goals and commitment to the communities we serve.