California Observer

September 30, 2026

Stanford Study Finds California School Food Challenges

Stanford Study Finds California School Food Challenges

A Stanford Medicine study of 20 San Joaquin Valley school districts found that California school food policy changes involving reduced ultra-processed foods can create operational challenges for school meal programs. District food-service officials identified budgets, staffing, procurement and kitchen infrastructure as key factors affecting efforts to change meal preparation and food purchasing. Key Takeaways Stanford […]

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