Support Healthy School Lunches
Farm to School programs are popping up all over the U.S. These programs connect schools with local farms with the objectives of serving healthy meals in school cafeterias, improving student nutrition, providing health and nutrition education opportunities that will last a lifetime, and supporting local small farmers. Get involved by joining the Farm to School Network. Learn about how to start a farm to school program in your area.
What is your school doing to improve school lunch?
Check out thelunchbox.org for helpful information on how to transform your school lunchroom, practical resources to make it easier for you to make great, wholesome food to keep our kids fueled for learning and living and much more.
Support a Local Non-Profit
Make a donation or volunteer with a community non-profit promoting sustainable agriculture or working to create community gardens.
Click here for a list of some All At Once partner organizations doing great work.
Help Start a School Garden
Planning for a school garden takes time, organization, and support but will provide students with a rich variety of hands-on learning experiences and lessons. Learn step-by-step how to get your school garden growing, from creating the vision to planting the seeds.
Are you a teacher or a parent? Check out creative classroom gardening projects and kids activities at kidsgardening.com. You can even adopt a school garden by making a donation or purchasing a grow kit for a local school or get involved with All At Once partner non-profits focusing on school garden projects.
