WHO IS THE URBAN SCHOOL FOOD ALLIANCE?
The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) is a data-driven nonprofit founded in 2012 by school nutrition professionals in large districts with a mission to change the landscape of child nutrition. For more than a decade, its members have worked to improve food quality, access, and sustainability in the United States. Their achievements include helping school districts adopt an antibiotic-free standard for poultry, even before many of the nation’s leading restaurants, and removing 225 million polystyrene trays from landfills every year by implementing compostable plates. USFA leverages this expertise and experience to share evidence-informed practices, make high-quality ingredients available and affordable, and advocate for policies that support programs and students.
The Urban School Food Alliance operates under the leadership of an executive director, board of directors, and is supported by a dedicated team of employees.
MISSION STATEMENT
VISION STATEMENT
Leveraging our Collective Voice to Transform School Meals
To be the leading change agent for advancing high-quality school meals that foster student achievement.
Values Statements
Remain visionary and lead with influence. We responsibly use our expertise and experience to strengthen school meals and we strive to set an innovative standard for what a positive school meal experience should be. Nourish children and prioritize student health. We believe that all children require high-quality, healthy meals to learn and grow and we put the well-being of students at the forefront of every decision.
Ensure access. We are tenacious about ensuring that all students have access to the food they need. Partner with purpose. We believe that partnership and collaboration are key to cost-effective systems-change success, particularly within Alliance member districts. Elevate environmental stewardship. We strive to keep sustainability at the forefront of our decision-making.
To learn more, visit: www.UrbanSchoolFoodAlliance.org
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