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Our latest Elevate Prize GET LOUD Award in partnership with Newman's Own Foundation is now live on our Instagram! Go to the post and tag nonprofits in the comments that are working to make food justice a reality, now until Monday, August 3! 💛 ⭐ https://lnkd.in/gUf65ySy

Are you a school food professional looking to brush up on the basics as the new school year approaches? Or are you a healthy food advocate interested in learning more about school food? Our School Food 101 course from the School Food Institute gives you a clear look at how school food programs operate and the urgency of school food change. In this course, you will learn the basics of school food history, regulations, policies, and funding to support informed advocacy for healthier school food. Enroll today: https://ow.ly/HtQ050ZuKsB

GRANT OPPORTUNITY! 📣 We are proud to partner with The Elevate Prize Foundation GET LOUD Award to grant TWO organizations $25K each to advancing #foodjustice!   This award is driven entirely by public nominations on Instagram—no application needed. To nominate an organization, simply tag them in the comments on this Instagram post by Monday August 3, 2026 (really, that's it!) ➡️ https://lnkd.in/gTf24uHN WHO: 501(c)(3) organizations, fiscally sponsored organizations, or public charities with annual revenue under $1M USD working to advance food justice by strengthening sustainable food systems, expanding nutrition education, or advancing Indigenous food sovereignty. WHAT: Two $25K grants, with at least one award going to an organization that supports school-aged children in the United States. NOMINATE BY: Monday, August 3, 2026

School cafeterias are one of the nation’s largest food providers, serving 7.5 billion meals annually. School districts can use their immense buying power to drive meaningful food systems change. But putting this into practice can be tricky — it’s not as simple as going to the grocery store each week. School districts have to follow complex regulations, meet federal nutrition standards, and balance tight budgets. Want to know how it all comes together? Read our blog to learn about the entire process: https://ow.ly/sWl350ZuljA

Thinking about scratch cooking in schools can feel overwhelming at first, and that's totally normal! Scratch cooking is all about taking small steps forward, not making a giant leap overnight. Schools don’t need a state-of-the-art kitchen to make it a reality. They need a roadmap, incremental steps, and a passion for feeding kids well. 𝗦𝗼, 𝘄𝗵𝗮𝘁 𝗱𝗼𝗲𝘀 𝘁𝗵𝗶𝘀 𝗷𝗼𝘂𝗿𝗻𝗲𝘆 𝗹𝗼𝗼𝗸 𝗹𝗶𝗸𝗲 𝗼𝗻 𝗮 𝗹𝘂𝗻𝗰𝗵 𝘁𝗿𝗮𝘆? Take nachos, for example — a student favorite. Imagine swapping out those pre-packaged, addictive nachos for ones made with house-made cheese sauce and freshly seasoned beef. We love showing how schools can make the shift from ultraprocessed to scratch-made, one tasty step at a time. Read our latest blog to see how our step-by-step guide helps schools switch from processed, pre-packaged meals to fresh, scratch-made food: https://ow.ly/eMpk50ZslCb

We’re excited to announce that applications are now open for the 2027 Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship! Apply by September 2 to join a network of school food changemakers who are working together to create healthier, more sustainable meals for students across the country. 🍎 This 13-month Fellowship is packed with hands-on experiences, including in-person site visits and training, networking with leaders nationwide, earning professional certifications, and much more to prepare Fellows to drive change at their districts and on the national stage. Curious to learn more? Join us for our “Voices of the Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship” webinar on August 5: https://ow.ly/fOVh50ZtnO3

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