Friends of the Earth

Friends of the Earth has long been a champion for sustainable and equitable food systems. One of their notable initiatives includes their active involvement in the California School Meals for All Program. This program recently secured ongoing funding of $25 million, highlighting the critical importance of providing nutritious meals to school children across California.

Important Events

The continued funding for the School Meals for All Program represents a crucial step in ensuring all children have access to healthy meals. This development underscores Friends of the Earth's commitment to promoting sustainable food practices and addressing food insecurity.

Chloe Waterman, a senior program manager at Friends of the Earth, has discussed the financial aspects of providing non-dairy milk options in schools. She notes that a carton of non-dairy milk costs about 70 cents more than a carton of cow’s milk. Given that school meal reimbursements are fixed, schools offering non-dairy milk options must absorb this additional cost.

Modified: 2026/08/16

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