Eat Real’s award-winning school food certification program helps K-12 foodservice leaders make their menus more delicious, nutritious, and planet-sustaining.
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Free to districts.
Priceless for our future.

Our certification program is offered at no cost to districts—because every child deserves access to proper nutrition and
a healthy life.

Eat Real is a continuum of support. You supported us through the certification, taught us how to make changes, and now you’re walking alongside us as we continue our journey.

— Erin Primer, Food & Nutrition Services Director, San Luis Coastal USD, San Luis Obispo, CA

Eat Real is amazing! Over-the-top organized. We really appreciate all of the help that you’ve provided us.

— Cindy Culver, Food Service Director, Marietta City Schools, Marietta, GA

Joining the Eat Real Certification program is an important step toward a healthier, more sustainable future for our community.

— Cassie Davidson, Child Nutrition Director, Yakima School District, Yakima, WA

Eat Real is the blueprint for school districts looking to make real change in their programs. Our partnership with Eat Real has pushed our program further than we’d imagine and we’re grateful.

— Michael Jochner, Director of Student Nutrition, Morgan Hill USD, Morgan Hill, CA

It wasn’t until Eat Real that I realized we could have a bigger impact. They gave me the roadmap to a better program.

— Rebecca Steffler, Nutrition Director, Walnut Creek USD, Walnut Creek, CA

We joined Eat Real to gain a clear, proven path toward serving healthier food to our students.

— Dan Gorman, Food Service Director, Montague Area Public Schools, Montague, MI

This program is so much more than a certification. We joined Eat Real for the network and support. I enjoy being surrounded by people who want to change this industry.

— Vince Caguin, Food Service Director, Natomas USD, Natomas, CA

10 evidence-based standards

Eat Real Certification consists of 10 evidence-based standards that measure 34 key performance indicators in a school district’s menu plans and procurement practices.
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Reduced Sugar
Menu Variety
Whole Carbs
Whole Grains
Sustainable Sourcing
Sustainable Produce
Fresh Produce
Fresh Choices
Responsible Proteins
Responsible Proteins
Healthy Fats
Healthy Fats
Food Waste
Waste Prevention
Minimal Processing
Minimal Processing
Food Education
Real Food Education

A clear action plan.

No two districts are alike, but many face the same challenges. Impactful change requires a solid plan and the right support. That’s why we equip foodservice leaders and their teams with a clear roadmap and powerful data to reach their program goals.
Get a holistic view of your meal program
Use data to drive decisions and impact
Gain a clear action plan & partner
Improve perception & participation

Assessment to celebration

Come for the certification; stay for the community.

You’ll be connected with a nationwide network of fellow changemakers and foodservice directors who share ideas, welcome collaboration, and lift each other up.
No two paths are the same, but we’ll put you on the right track.
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Eat Real Certified
Districts

Walnut Creek School District
Walnut Creek, CA
San Luis Coastal Unified
San Luis Obispo, CA
Morgan Hill Unified
Morgan Hill, CA
South Monterey County Joint Union High School
King City, CA
Capistrano Unified
San Juan Capistrano, CA
Fresno Unified
Fresno, CA
Pajaro Valley Unified
Watsonville, CA
North Monterey County Unified
Castroville, CA
Natomas Unified
Sacramento, CA

On the Path

California

Fullerton Elementary School
Fullerton, CA

Monterey Peninsula Unified
Monterey, CA

Elk Grove Unified
Elk Grove, CA

San Ramon Valley Unified
Contra Costa, CA

Western Placer Unified
Lincoln, CA

Woodland Joint Unified
Woodland, CA

Tahoe Truckee Unified
Truckee, CA

Petaluma City Schools
Petaluma, CA

Washington

Coupeville School
Coupeville, WA

Yakima School
Yakima, WA

Georgia

Bartow County Schools
Cartersville, GA

Marietta City Schools
Marietta, GA

Alaska

Anchorage School
Anchorage, AK

Alabama

Jefferson County School
Birmingham, AL

Connecticut

Middletown Public Schools
Middletown, CT

Michigan

Montague Area Public Schools
Montague, MI

Legacy

California

Mt. Diablo Unified
Contra Costa, CA

Vacaville Unified
Vacaville, CA

Colorado

Boulder Valley School
Boulder, CO

Minnesota

Minneapolis Public Schools
Minneapolis, MN

Real stories.
Real impact.

San Luis Coastal USD

The second district to achieve certification at the Silver level, SLCUSD is focused on bringing a cultural shift to the school food world.

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Fresno Unified

FUSD’s food program is a feat of large-scale logistics with 104 district schools and 11,500,000 breakfasts and lunches served annually.

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