Tuesday, June 1, 2010

The Education Report Want to see healthier food in schools? Oakland’s “State of the Plate” is Thursday

The Education Report

Want to see healthier food in schools? Oakland’s “State of the Plate” is Thursday

By Katy Murphy
Tuesday, June 1st, 2010 at 12:21 pm in community, health

A parent-run produce stand at Glenview ElementaryIt’s one thing to gripe about greasy, processed school lunch food and its contribution to our nation’s obesity rate. It’s another to push for a system that will produce healthy, fresh meals for kids.
The Oakland School Food Alliance – a group of families, local organizations and community members that I wrote about last fall – is trying to do just that. If you’re curious about the latest developments in OUSD or have some ideas to share, the alliance is holding a “State of the Plate” discussion Thursday afternoon with Jennifer LeBarre, head of the school district’s nutrition services department.
It’ll be at 3:30 p.m. Thursday at Metwest High School, 314 E. 10th St.