As part of RENEW LA, CFPA and Healthier School Food Coalition, are working with four school districts in LA county to align their school menus with the 2005 Dietary Guidelines for Americans. RENEW LA is a
Communities Putting Prevention to Work initiative.
CFPA Primary Contact
Ariana Oliva
Nutrition Policy Advocate
Los Angeles Office
213.482.8200ariana@cfpa.net
RENEW LA Resources
For RENEW updates, please visit the RENEW school meals blog link
Made possible by funding from the Department of Health & Human Services through the Los Angeles County Department of Public Health.
RENEW Los Angeles Updates & News
For additional RENEW Los Angeles updates, please visit the RENEW School Meals blog link
Smart Lunchroom Makeovers
4.25.2013 The Smarter Lunchroom Movement is kicking up momentum. Join food service directors across the state for a free webinar on May 2nd from 2-3 PM to learn how to incorporate Smarter Lunchrooom strategies in your cafeteria. Read more here…
Support USDA’s Smart Snacks in Schools Proposal
3.29.2013 USDA wants to hear from YOU about their Smart Snacks in Schools proposed rule. Read more here…
LAUSD's Nutrition Policy Gets a Thumbs Up
12.12.2012 LAUSD’s Board of Education unanimously votes to adopt the “Improving Food and Nutrition Policy,” a policy introduced by Board Member Zimmer and Board President Read more here…
State of School Meals in CA
7.6.2012 California Watch, an online periodical, released a series of articles indicating that school lunches across the state are missing the mark for nutrition standards. Read more here…
Students May Miss Out on Fresh Fruits and Vegetables
6.29.2012 The Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, like many other important programs, especially SNAP, is facing serious budget cuts as part of the 2012 Farm Bill negotiations. Read more here…
Healthy Breakfast 4 Kids Grant
6.26.2012 The Healthy Breakfast for Kids Grant provides equipment to help schools implement or improve universal breakfast programs. The grant deadline is September 15, 2012. Read more here…
Congress Members Get a Taste of School Meals
5.11.2012 In an effort to garner support for school meals, advocacy groups are inviting Congress Members to attend a briefing on Capitol Hill, which will include a selection of school lunches created by high school culinary students. Read more here…
Upcoming Trainings and Webinars to Support Implementation of New Meal Standards
5.8.2012 California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division (CDE NSD) is hosting a suite of trainings and webinars to support districts as they transition to the new meal pattern. Read more here…
HSFC to Offer School Food Policy and Organizing Training
4.20.2012 Want to change your food environment at school? Then join Healthy School Food Coalition for a training session on school food policy and organizing. Read more here…
Healthy Nudges in the Lunchroom
4.12.2012 Cafeterias in and out of schools are using “nudges” or subtle environmental cues to promote consumption of healthier fare. Read more here…
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