
About Us:
Urban School Food Alliance
The Urban School Food Alliance was created by school foodservice professionals in 2012 to address the unique needs of the nation’s largest school districts. As a 501©3 nonprofit, we share best practices, develop procurement strategies, and advocate for the health and wellness of students.
Our
Mission
Leveraging our collective voice to transform school meals
Our
Vision
All students have access to no-cost, high-quality, healthy meals
Creating an
Alliance
“We weren’t trying to be a buying group, we were trying to be a market changer.”
In the summer of 2012, representatives from six of the largest school districts in the country began to discuss the idea of a partnership. These districts shared many commonalities: progressive leadership, a commitment to collaboration and incredible purchasing power.
They also shared concerns that the existing school food system was not meeting their needs and a willingness to stimulate that system to obtain healthy, high-quality products for the students they serve. During the initial meeting, members discussed their common ground, potential paths for partnership and opportunities to use their collective voices to create change.
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Statement by Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director, Urban School Food Alliance on USDA Announcement of Support for Nation’s School Lunch Programs
Jun 28, 2023
Contact: Scott Carter: 571-359-1042, [email protected] Alex Rodriguez: 805-331-7764, [email protected]...
Urban School Food Alliance joins National Organization Letter to Congress on Expiring Reimbursements Rates for School Meals
Jun 27, 2023
The Urban School Food Alliance has joined several other national organizations in the attached letter to leaders...
Resolution to Support Nutrition Standards
Apr 24, 2023