Dr. Katie Wilson has dedicated her career to championing healthy school meals, and as our Executive Director, she drives our initiatives with unwavering passion and excellence. Her commitment to improving food programs for students is evident in her leadership of our procurement pilot. Dr. Wilson emphasizes, “School districts are on the front lines of feeding our nation's students, and efficient procurement is key to ensuring those meals are healthy and sustainable. Through this pilot, we’re not just identifying problems—we're building real, actionable change that can be replicated across the country.” With her expertise and vision, we are paving the way for a brighter, healthier future for our children. #HealthySchoolMeals #SustainableProcurement #ActionableChange (fb)

The Urban School Food Alliance has joined forces with Partners for Public Good to initiate phase 3 of the USDA cooperative agreement, focusing on enhancing procurement in school meal programs nationwide. Elena Hoffnagle, Vice President of Partners for Public Good, highlighted the project’s significance, stating, "Ensuring that children across the United States have access to nutritious meals daily is a fundamental responsibility of government. However, existing procurement practices and regulations often hinder effective food sourcing. We are excited to apply our expertise in public procurement to this initiative and collaborate with school districts to develop innovative solutions for healthier meal options." Together, we're paving the way for better nutrition in schools. #SchoolNutrition #HealthyMeals #PublicGood #USFA #Procurement #PilotProject (fb)