Advocacy:
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.
Washington Post: Pandemic expansion of school lunch program appears slated to end suddenly
Coronavirus pandemic-era federal programs meant to feed schoolchildren are likely to expire in the coming weeks, after top Republicans objected to their inclusion as part of a still-forming package to fund the federal government...
KCRG: School lunches become the newest product facing a shortage during the pandemic
CEDAR RAPIDS, Iowa (KCRG) - Food for school lunches has become the newest item facing shortages after supply chain issues related to the pandemic. The shortage is affecting schools across the country, along with schools in eastern Iowa like the Anamosa Community...
The New York Times: No Veggies, No Buns, Few Forks: Schools Scramble to Feed Students Amid Shortages
WASHINGTON — School officials in a Missouri city have been making twice-weekly runs to Sam’s Club to stock up on frozen pizzas and hot dogs. A Kansas school district ran out of vegetables for two days last month. And a district in St. Paul, Minn., has an emergency...
Join the Conversation
The latest news and headlines from Urban School Food Alliance
Local10: What’s for lunch this year at Broward County public schools?
Aug 11, 2025
“We prepare healthy, balanced meals so that our students have that every school day,” Broward County Public...
FSD: K-12 operators share their best practices when operating a feeding site during a disaster
Jul 16, 2025
When disaster strikes, school nutrition teams are often the ones on the frontlines feeding those in the...
Urban School Food Alliance Expands with Montgomery County Public Schools, Strengthening Nationwide Push for Healthier School Meals
Jun 10, 2025
"mcps dedication to serving nutritious, appealing meals in an inclusive setting resonates deeply with our goals."...
School Business Now: Breaking the Mold in School Food Procurement
Jun 9, 2025
Stakeholders across the school nutrition landscape struggle with today’s food procurement practices because of...