Vision
Every child has access to fresh, healthy, and local foods (when available) no matter where they go to school.
Priority Population
Students in grades K-12
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What is the problem we are working to address?
- 1 in 5 children under 18 in Cuyahoga County are food insecure.
- 1 in 10 students in Cuyahoga County are eligible for free school meals.
- Only 1 in 10 school districts in Ohio purchase local foods for their meal programs.
Why does it matter?
Child nutrition programs play an important role in fighting childhood hunger and improving childhood health.
The school food supply chain is an economic opportunity for small and medium sized farms and food businesses.
School nutrition professionals need more support to increase their capacity to menu, teach, and serve local foods.
Youth can play an important role to advocate for local foods among their peers and in their schools.
What are the solutions?
- Help schools increase their local food purchases through a farm to school bid.
- Engage students through Totally Tasty events to encourage them to try new foods.
- Create a network of local food advocates to drive policy and system changes.
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