California Voices #6
November 22, 2024
Teachers, chefs and parents are taking to social media to share how School Food Professionals are transforming school food for the better and supporting student success across California. Here’s what they’ve been saying.
Author and Chef Jenny Martinez
Jenny remembers being embarrassed to bring her mom’s traditional Mexican lunches to school. Now, she’s proud that her two boys are able to eat tamales, pozole, pupusas and other culturally relevant meals at school thanks to School Food Professionals.
Teacher Ms. Cruz
Ms. Cruz saw the atmosphere in her classroom completely change when the School Food Professionals switched to healthier meals that reflected her students’ preferences and backgrounds. Students were more energized and ready to learn, making it clear that good school food is key to student success.
@ms.cruzrocks Seeing my students thrive thanks to healthier school meals has been incredible! 🍎🥦 From better focus to more energy, good food is fueling good learning every day. Huge shoutout to California’s amazing School Food Professionals who make it all possible—your work is changing lives and creating a brighter future for all of us! 🌟 #HealthyMeals #BetterLearning #SchoolCommunity #FuelForSuccess #TeacherLife #CASchoolFoodPros #PoweredbySchoolFoodPros #sponsored ♬ vibey birds of a feather – Jordan Greenwald
Author and Cook Ellen Marie Bennett
Ellen shared her admiration and appreciation for California’s School Food Professionals who are transforming school food for the better. As a cook herself, she knows the skill and dedication it takes to plan, prepare and cook healthy and yummy meals at scale.
Cook Rie McClenny
Rie is delighted to hear about the work School Food Professionals have done to improve school food across the state. Knowing that her son will have access to tasty, scratch-cooked meals when he starts school puts Rie’s mind at ease.
Chef Catherine McCord
Spending time near School Food Professionals as a kid fed Catherine’s love for food and cooking. Beyond just making sure kids are well fed, School Food Professionals can encourage lifelong healthy habits, contribute to a strong school community and inspire passion for cooking.
See for yourself what all the buzz is about and join the conversation with #CASchoolFoodPros and #PoweredBySchoolFoodPros on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.