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Strategic Procurement
School cafeterias are our nation’s largest restaurant chain. More than 7 billion meals are served annually through the National School Lunch Program and National School Breakfast Program and more than $18.2 billion invested in these programs annually. This puts school nutrition programs in a powerful position to transform the food system. The Urban School Food Alliance proactively works on crafting bids and policies that focus on quality food, environmentally friendly supplies, local sourcing, and lowering overall costs.
Best Practices
The Urban School Food Alliance was founded on the principle that school nutrition programs are stronger together than apart. Sharing expertise and experiences between districts is critical to growing the school nutrition evidence base and is one way we work to amplify the voice of our members. USFA regularly shares best practices at member meetings and monthly calls and continuously creates presentations and resources to share with school nutrition professionals nationwide.
ADVOCACY
The Urban School Food Alliance continues to support research-based nutrition policy and guidelines that boost student achievement and educate young people about healthy choices and lifestyles. USFA is a leading voice in the child nutrition industry, advocating for school meals to ensure that all of America’s students have access to high-quality, nutritious food at no cost. USFA strategically partners with like-minded organizations to advance its mission and promote research-based nutrition policy.
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