by Lev Tmanov | May 13, 2025 | District Highlights
A new exhibition in Philadelphia spotlights the evolution of American nutritional health through a unique lens: the school cafeteria. Titled “Lunchtime: The History of Science on the School Food Tray,” the free exhibition at Philadelphia’s Science History Institute...
by Lev Tmanov | May 5, 2025 | Press Releases
The thing about witnessing a 7-year-old having their hot lunch tray yanked away and replaced with a cold sandwich — what cafeteria workers in the biz euphemistically call an “alternative meal” — is not just the obvious cruelty of the public spectacle, though there’s...
by Melissa Mayer | Apr 28, 2025 | Press Releases
Washington D.C. – April 28, 2025 – The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA), a powerhouse coalition of the nation’s largest school districts, announced the addition of Aldine Independent School District (AISD) as its 19th member, marking a significant step in its...
by Lev Tmanov | Feb 27, 2025 | Press Releases
Washington D.C. – February 24, 2025 – The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA), a coalition of the nation’s largest school districts committed to improving the quality of school meals, proudly announces the release of its 2024 Annual Report. This comprehensive report...
by Lev Tmanov | Nov 5, 2024 | District Highlights, News
From amNew York: “School food has long been synonymous with unappetizing meals. During my own school days, I experienced firsthand the lack of attention paid to students’ lunches. The choices were limited, the quality was questionable, and nutrition was clearly...
by Lev Tmanov | Aug 15, 2024 | News, Press Releases
WASHINGTON, Aug. 15, 2024 – The Urban School Food Alliance, a collaborative of the largest school districts in the United States, is pleased to announce that it will expand its membership to 19 districts with the addition Gwinnett County Public Schools (GCPS). “We are...