Education partnerships Target school districts and districts with large breakfast and lunch programs to expand California Food for California Kids initiatives, leveraging their existing infrastructure to scale nutritious, locally sourced meals tied to curriculum and student engagement.

Sustainability tie-in Position ecocentric curricula and school food programs as a sustainability and environmental education solution for districts aiming to meet local procurement, campus gardens, and nutrition standards, unlocking grant opportunities and cross-curriculum funding.

Public sector alignment Leverage connections from the new director appointment and existing government school nutrition programs to pursue partnerships with state or local education departments and leverage their networks for program adoption and funding.

Pilot to scale Offer scalable pilots like Bay2Tray style initiatives to interested districts, using proven impact on student engagement and meal quality to accelerate adoption in new regions.

Thought leadership Highlight the center’s 30-year track record and credibility in transforming school food to open doors with foundations, nonprofits, and corporate sponsors focusing on nutrition, education, and environmental outcomes.