Salad Bars donated to 1,000 California Schools

“Let’s Move Salad Bars to Schools” (LMSB2S) announced that salad bars have been donated to more than 1,000 California schools.

The salad bars benefit more than 700,000 students every day by increasing their access to fresh fruits and vegetables at school lunch, according to a release from the campaign. The Golden State leads the nation with the most salad bars in schools.

“At a time when most children still eat less than half of the daily amount of fruits and vegetables recommended for good health, school salad bars are a powerful tool to increase student’s fruit and vegetable consumption. Salad bars are also one of the easiest ways for schools to meet the new school lunch standards, which require serving a greater variety and amount of fruits and vegetables every day,” said Dr. Lorelei DiSogra, vice president of nutrition and health at United Fresh Produce Association.

The goal of LMSB2S is to increase student’s fruit and vegetable consumption by donating salad bars to schools. The campaign supports First lady Michelle Obama’s “Let’s Move!” initiative to improve children’s health and end childhood obesity. LMSB2S was founded by the Chef Ann Foundation, United Fresh Start Foundation, Whole Kids Foundation and the National Fruit and Vegetable Alliance.

For more information about how schools can apply for a salad bar, visit LMSB2S’s website.