Why This Matters Right Now
Every day, millions of students consume meals loaded with chemicals that impact their health, learning, and future. It's time for student voices to demand better.
Chemical Overload
Preservatives, artificial colors, and processed ingredients dominating school menus
78% of school meals contain harmful additives
Health Impacts
Rising rates of allergies, ADHD, and digestive issues linked to food chemicals
1 in 4 students report food-related health issues
Inequality Gap
Low-income students disproportionately affected by poor nutrition quality
32M students rely on school meals daily
Banned Everywhere Else
Many chemicals in U.S. school meals are already banned in other countries due to health concerns. Why are we still feeding them to our students?
European Union
Artificial food dyes, BHA, BHT
Canada
Potassium bromate, Azodicarbonamide
Japan
Artificial trans fats, preservatives
Australia
Several artificial colors and flavors
The Real Goal: Fresh, Cooked-From-Scratch Food
We're advocating for fresh, locally-sourced, cooked-from-scratch meals that nourish students' bodies and minds. Real food for real learning.
17%
less plate waste when schools run Farm to School
28%
greater student acceptance of healthier school meals in Farm to School districts
17%
higher school-meal participation where Farm to School is implemented