Welcome To
School Meals for All
Our Vision
- Every student in Oregon has the opportunity to eat breakfast and lunch at school, regardless of where they are in the state or how much money their family makes.
- Students’ attendance, learning, health, and well-being are improved, and racial disparities are addressed.
- Nourishing meals are increasingly cooked from scratch with Oregon-grown ingredients, by skilled workers earning dignified wages.
We are building a coalition of school and community leaders, teachers and cafeteria workers, parents, students, food producers, and other advocates.
Join the movement to ensure that Oregon’s children get every opportunity to thrive, regardless of where they are in the state or how much their family makes.
The movement is fueled by people like you. Make a gift today to ensure that all children have the nutrition they need to grow and thrive.
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News & Updates
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Healthy, Delicious and for Everyone
School meals are proven to increase student’s health and nutrition! The school meals of today provide balanced nutrition and are increasingly scratch-cooked and culturally responsive. Here are some of the favorite school meals of high schoolers today, as documented by our Youth Advisory Leaders: “The chicken burger is a classic and comfortable choice of mine.
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Last Chance to Pass SMFA: Call Your Legislator
Right now, as many as 1 in 6 children in Oregon are going to school hungry due to food insecurity, which makes it harder for them to focus, learn, and thrive. Leaders in Oregon are currently considering HB 3435, which would guarantee free school meals for every K-12 student, no matter their family’s income. Thanks
The Impact
I grew up in a conflicted household and having a free lunch program was the only promise of getting a solid meal. I don’t think anyone should be deprived of food ever, but especially not kids. Going hungry in childhood encourages a desperation mindset that can cause a lot of problems down the line. Expecting kids to learn while depriving them of essential food is completely unrealistic and cruel.
– Parent who grew up in a food insecure household
I worked as a school baker during the 2021–
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2022 school year, and saw firsthand the benefits for kids and their families. A huge weight was lifted, and the kids were happier, healthier, and more focused. This is a relatively simple and low-cost way to ensure all our kids have the opportunity to be successful in school.