National Commitments to End Hunger and Build Healthy Communities

The International Fresh Produce Association’s investment of $10,000 supported the request of the Urban School Food Alliance and other school nutrition directors to create low-sugar school breakfast recipes that feature a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help schools meet USDA’s proposed added sugar targets. Family version recipes for schools to send home with families are also being explored.

In September of 2023, the Eat. Learn. Play. Foundation (ELP) announced their ambitious plans to partner with Oakland Unified School District and KABOOM! to transform 25 schoolyards throughout Oakland by the end of 2026 as part of an effort to give Oakland kids access to safe and quality places to play, nutritious meals and quality reading resources.