Mattea Kelly

San Luis Coastal Unified School District Makes History with Eat Real Platinum Tier Certification Pictured: A real school lunch at San Luis Coastal Unified (SLCUSD).   San Luis Coastal Unified School District has become the first district in the country to achieve Eat Real certification at the Platinum Tier. Some milestones mark the end of a … Read more

The Results Are In: Eat Real certification improves academic performance Ask any athlete, surgeon, or working mom and they’ll tell you they perform better when they eat better. But anecdotal evidence is not a strong enough foundation for policy transformation. The game-changer is authoritative data.  That’s why Eat Real is excited to share the new … Read more

FarmTECH: Morgan Hill’s 20-acre bet on the future of school food Farm-to-school programs have transformed how districts think about food. Meals get fresher. Local economies get a boost. And students get a hands-on understanding of where their food actually comes from. The USDA defines a farm-to-school program simply: link local producers with schools to purchase … Read more

From Eat Real schools to CBS Mornings: Simple swaps for less added sugar Eat Real made its national TV debut! Earlier this month, CEO Nora LaTorre appeared on CBS Mornings to share a simple message with millions of viewers: reducing added sugar doesn’t have to mean giving up the foods and flavors families love. Pictured: … Read more

7 states. 18 districts. Get to know the latest districts to join Eat Real! A quick look into Eat Real’s newest districts reveals how different real food can look across the country — and how many people it impacts along the way. In California, a kitchen team is serving up freshly baked conchas for breakfast. In … Read more

Tahoe Truckee Unified School District is Eat Real Certified! Pictured: Tahoe Truckee elementary students in the district green house. Tahoe Truckee Unified School District has achieved something truly extraordinary: Eat Real certification at the Gold Tier, a distinction held by only three districts in the entire country! Since beginning their Eat Real journey in Fall … Read more

Louisville City Schools Becomes the First Eat Real Certified District in Ohio! Pictured: Louisville City School elementary students enjoying lunch. Louisville City Schools is Eat Real Certified at the Green Tier — making them the first district in Ohio to earn Eat Real certification! Located in Louisville, Ohio, about an hour and a half south … Read more

Huntington Beach City School District is Eat Real Certified! Pictured: Huntington Beach high school students with an assortment of baked sweet potato chips. We are proud to announce the certification of Huntington Beach City School District at the Green Tier! Located in Huntington Beach, California, they serve approximately 4,703 students, bringing a deep commitment to … Read more