The State of School Lunch in California

March 2021

Compiled by Friends of the Earth, this report examines the health and environmental impact of school meals in California. The report finds that the vast majority of school meal entrées are misaligned with the state’s goals to reduce greenhouse gas emissions and creating a more climate-resilient food supply. Friends of the Earth highlights the prevalence of industrial meat and dairy in school meals and advocates for policy changes to better support healthy, climate-friendly food.