Resources for Schools

The American School Food Service Association (ASFSA)
ASFSA's state legislation database is keyword searchable of the body of state school meal/child nutrition legislation.

CA 5-A-Day
The California 5 a Day website offers information on financial, curricular and material resources for low-income schools and districts.

The California School Boards Association in collaboration with
California Project Lean, have developed a comprehensive guide for school district nutrition and activity policy development. Order forms for the guide are available here.

Kids In Sports
KIS offers insights into establishing and building institutions in low-income communities focused on the well-being of its residents. KIS can offer a successful model of a volunteer-led after school and weekend program focused on getting/keeping kids active, healthy and fit.

No Junk Food
This website was designed as a resource for those who wish to create a healthier learning environment for our youth. Contains resources for advocacy.

California Project Lean
The Project LEAN website offers resources for teen and adult nutrition education programs and state-wide school district nutrition and fitness policies.

UC Cooperative Extension
The UC system has a number of free nutrition education curricula documents available through either your county UC Cooperative Extension office or the state headquarters.

Dairy Council of California
The Dairy Council of California provides free nutrition/health education programs and trainings to teachers to use in their classrooms.