Oakland Unified

Oakland Unified serves over 7 million meals annually - breakfast, lunch, snacks, and supper - at 101 neighborhood schools, three charter schools, and more than 20 public preschools. More than 70% of Oakland Unified's 38,000 students qualify for free and reduced lunch. The district has conducted a feasibility study that provides direction how it can... dramatically improve the quality of school meals and recognize the importance of good food to good learning. You can learn more about this plan at Rethinking School Lunch. Oakland Unified sponsors farmer's markets that operate at 22 schools every week, bringing fresh fruits and vegetables to communities that often do not have access. The District sponsors salad bars at 67 schools, offers a Harvest of the Month education program at 27 schools, and a fresh fruit and vegetable program at 22 schools. Jody is proud that in November 2011, she led the School Board in stopping the use of styrofoam in Oakland Unified's school food program.Read More