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USFA is a leading voice in the child nutrition industry, advocating for school meals to ensure that all of America’s students have access to high-quality, nutritious food at no cost. USFA strategically partners with like-minded organizations to advance its mission and promote research-based nutrition policy.
Urban School Food Alliance commends USDA School Meal Nutrition Standards Final Rule
WASHINGTON, April 25, 2024 – The Urban School Food Alliance stands behind the science-based, reasonable approach the USDA has taken to continue ensuring school meals are the healthiest meals possible. The School Meal Nutrition Standards Final Rule, announced...
Statement by Dr. Katie Wilson, Executive Director, Urban School Food Alliance on USDA Announcement of Support for Nation’s School Lunch Programs
Contact: Scott Carter: 571-359-1042, [email protected] Alex Rodriguez: 805-331-7764, [email protected] WASHINGTON, DC, June 28, 2023 – The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA), a nonprofit association whose membership includes some of the largest school districts in...
Urban School Food Alliance joins National Organization Letter to Congress on Expiring Reimbursements Rates for School Meals
The Urban School Food Alliance has joined several other national organizations in the attached letter to leaders of the Senate Agriculture Committee, the House Education and the Workforce Committee, and the House and Senate Agriculture Appropriations Subcommittees...
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Washington, D.C. – February 23, 2026 – The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA), a national coalition of the...
USFA Co-Presents Innovation Awards at National Farm to School Conference
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Big congratulations to our 2025 Farm to School Innovation Award winners!...
Food Service Director: 2026 FAME Award winners announced
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Congratulations to Ken Yant, the executive director of school nutrition at Gwinnett County Public Schools in...