New York State Resolution for Plant-Based Healthy School Foods

Prepared by the New York State Coalition for Healthy School Lunches
Contact: Info@healthylunches.org or
Amie at (631) 286-1343

This resolution is in response to the obesity and “adult diabetes” epidemic in children, as well as other diet-related health problems. It requests that local school districts provide optional vegetarian (vegan) school entrees and that nutrition education materials and instruction include information about healthy multi-cultural and vegetarian (vegan) eating options. All children would benefit from this healthy vegetarian (vegan) option, including those who are lactose intolerant, allergic to dairy products, vegetarians and vegans, and children whose religious or cultural beliefs make it difficult or impossible to participate in most School Meal programs.