Plant Powered School Meals Coalition

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Plant Powered School Meals Coalition

A coalition expanding nutritious & delicious plant-based foods & beverages in U.S. K-12 schools through policy, advocacy, and education

08/19/2026

POV: We just finished advocating for plant-based school meals at Capitol Hill! 🤩🌱💚 And of course, we had to recreate a video with THE iconic "I'm Just a Bill" song!

08/17/2026

Day 2 on Capitol Hill meant showing up with confidence as we advocated for the Plant Powered Pilot Act—and proving that young people belong in the rooms where decisions about our food system are made.

Because what we wear is one thing... but what we stand for is everything!

08/13/2026

During their D.C. fly-in, the Plant Powered Youth Fellows took a meaningful pause from advocating on Capitol Hill to deepen their connection with the natural world and connect with individuals rescued from factory farms. 🐷🐮🌱

Visiting a farmed animal sanctuary allowed the fellows to further learn about the impact of factory farming and deepen their understanding of the connections between our food system, animal wellbeing, sustainability, and justice. 💚

These experiences help shape the next generation of changemakers—young leaders who are building a future rooted in justice, action, and a more sustainable food system. ✨

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08/10/2026

During their D.C. fly-in, the Plant Powered Youth Fellows took a meaningful pause from advocating on Capitol Hill to deepen their connection with the natural world and connect with individuals rescued from factory farms. 🐷🐮🌱

Visiting a farmed animal sanctuary Poplar Spring Animal Sanctuary allowed the fellows to further learn about the impact of factory farming and deepen their understanding of the connections between our food system, animal wellbeing, sustainability, and justice. 💚

These experiences help shape the next generation of changemakers—young leaders who are building a future rooted in justice, action, and a more sustainable food system. ✨

08/06/2026

From the classroom to Capitol Hill. 🌱💚

Our Plant Powered Youth Fellows brought their voices to Washington, D.C., where they held 32 congressional meetings—including 4 committee meetings, 12 meetings with Representatives, and 16 meetings with Senators—to advocate for healthier, more sustainable school meals.
The Fellows met with the Senate Agriculture Committee Majority, Senate Agriculture Committee Minority, House Education and Workforce Committee Majority, and House Education and Workforce Committee Minority, urging lawmakers to:

🌱 Co-sponsor the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act (H.R. 5867 / S. 3699)
🌱 Co-sponsor the EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act (H.R. 6706 / S. 3471)
🌱 Support science-based USDA school meal standards, including full implementation of nondairy milk provisions across all Child Nutrition Programs.
🌱 Include the Plant Powered School Meals Pilot Act in the Child Nutrition Reauthorization and the EFFECTIVE Food Procurement Act in the Farm Bill.

From preparing their advocacy materials to speaking directly with congressional offices, our Fellows demonstrated the power of youth leadership in shaping a healthier, more equitable food system,

08/03/2026

We're still energized from an incredible discussion at the School Nutrition Association's Annual National Conference last month! School Nutrition Association 🌱💚

In working to build power for students, Plant Powered Youth Fellow, Lilliana Haverhals, joined us this year at SNA. Members of the Plant Powered School Meals Coalition Jason Tepper (Alexandria City Public Schools), Barbara Gates (Healthy Kids. Happy Planet!), and Meghan Jones (Friends of the Earth) joined Madison Washington from (USA Pulses), for a panel discussion on, "Beans, Peas, and Lentils: Elevating Plant-Based and Culturally Diverse School Meals."

The conversation showcased how beans, peas, and lentils can fuel healthier, culturally inclusive, plant-forward school meals while inspiring the next generation through hands-on food education and culinary experiences. Liliana represented youth at the event, reinforcing that students deserve a seat at the table when decisions about their food are being made.

Thank you to everyone who attended, shared ideas, and engaged in meaningful conversations about the future of school meals. Together, we're building momentum for healthier, more equitable, and sustainable school food systems—one delicious plant-based meal at a time. 🥣

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http://plantpoweredschoolmeals.com/

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