Chef Ann Foundation

8 months ago

Chef Ann Foundation 

The Chef Ann Foundation is dedicated to promoting whole-ingredient, scratch-cooking in schools. This approach enables schools to serve the healthiest, tastiest meals so that kids are well-fed and ready to learn.

https://www.chefannfoundation.org/

Ventura County Farm to School

8 months ago

Ventura County Farm to School 

We are dedicated to promoting environmental, agricultural, and nutrition education.  We support school garden programs and connecting local farms to Ventura County schools. 

https://www.vcfarmtoschool.org/

Harvest of the Month

8 months ago

Harvest of the Month

Harvest of the Month provides materials and resources to support healthy food choices through increased access and consumption of fruits and vegetables. It uniquely supports core curricular areas through exploration and study.  Harvest of the Month presents a strategic opportunity to bring together the classroom, cafeteria, home and community to promote a common goal and healthier habits for students. Check out this month’s harvest, and prepare for next month too!

Lean & Green / Meatless Monday's

8 months ago

Lean and Green Plant Powered Meals

Lean and Green is a global movement with a simple message: once a week, cut the meat. The goal is to reduce meat consumption by 15% for our personal health and the health of the planet. Ocean View School District participates by offering meatless meals every Friday. 

https://www.mondaycampaigns.org/meatless-monday

Food Corps

8 months ago

Food Corps

Food Corps is creating a future in which every school is a healthy school, and every child is well nourished and ready to learn. 

https://foodcorps.org/

Good Food Purchasing Program

8 months ago

Center for Good Food Purchasing

The Good Food Purchasing Program transforms the way public institutions purchase food by creating a transparent and equitable food system built on five core values: local economies, health, valued workforce, animal welfare, and environmental sustainability. The Center for Good Food Purchasing provides a comprehensive set of tools, technical support, and verification system to assist institutions in meeting their Program goals and commitments.


https://goodfoodpurchasing.org/

Center For Ecoliteracy

8 months ago

California Thursdays

California Thursdays is a collaboration between the Center for Ecoliteracy and a network of public school districts to serve healthy, freshly prepared school meals made from California-grown food.

https://www.ecoliteracy.org/article/what-california-thursdays%C2%AE