Fight Climate Change with Sustainable Food Production
Global food production is intrinsically linked to climate change – both under threat from it and as a leading contributor.
Why Universal Free Meals at School is a Crucial Public Health and Social Justice Move for California and the Nation
Expanding Universal School Meals for All is a massive win for public health and social justice. California is now the first state to provide free meals to all public school students. The final state budget approved by Governor Newsom and passed by the state legislature this week will cover the costs of offering breakfast and … Read more
Eat REAL Certification Works to Regenerate our Planet
Climate change is accelerating, and nearly ¼ of the world’s greenhouse gas emissions come from food production. But, not all food production is created equal. Real food that’s grown locally using climate-friendly practices can not only limit the negative impacts of food production but can help regenerate the environment. Eat REAL Certification is a change … Read more
Eat REAL is an Eat the Change Grant Recipient!
We are proud to announce we have been awarded a competitive $15k grant from climate-friendly food champions, Eat the Change Impact. This grant will support our work in helping schools create more climate-friendly menus. Eat the Change Impact is the foundation of climate-friendly food company Eat the Change. The foundation awards grants to support organizations … Read more
Eat REAL Bikeraiser Raises Funds to Remove 1M Pounds of Sugar from School Meals
Miguel Villarreal, Eat REAL Board Member and school food visionary, celebrated his retirement after 40 years as a public school Foodservice Director by dedicating a bikeraiser to Eat REAL this weekend. He rode up Mt. Diablo on Sunday, August 1st, with 10 pounds of sugar strapped to his bike – the amount of sugar Eat … Read more
