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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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Jeremy West, MS, SNS Named Next Executive Director of the Urban School Food Alliance
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Jeremy West Named Next Executive Director of the Urban School Food Alliance – Longtime Chief of Finance & Operations to Succeed Dr. Katie Wilson in January 2027
Palm Beach County School District is in the final four for the J.T.M.’s Crave Competition!
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One of our member districts, The School District of Palm Beach County is in the TOP 4 finalists of the J.T.M....
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Via the Food and Beverage Magazine: The Urban School Food Alliance has taken significant strides to enhance the...
The Urban School Food Alliance Launches New Student Culinary Fellowship
Apr 9, 2026
Washington, D.C. – April 9, 2026 – The Urban School Food Alliance (The Alliance) successfully launched its...