July 28, 2026
By Matt Alderton, USA TODAY
Schools serve nearly 46 million meals every day—which is why we often say they would be the largest restaurant chain in America.
In the Back to School issue of USA TODAY, you’ll find a feature highlighting how school districts and food system leaders are working to improve the quality of school meals, including the work of Newman’s Own Foundation grantee partner, Chef Ann Foundation. Newman’s Own Foundation’s Child Nutrition Officer Christina Chauvenet notes that schools are uniquely positioned to shape children’s eating habits and health outcomes at scale.
When kids have access to nutritious meals, they’re better equipped to learn, grow, and thrive. That’s why we’re proud to support organizations across the US working to strengthen access and quality of school food.
“School food is healthier than it’s been in a really long time.”
