The Central Kitchen
Every student, regardless of income, deserves a freshly prepared meal while at school.
We proudly partner with local growers to serve our students fresh, seasonal fare whenever possible, and advocate at the local, state, and federal levels for access to nutritious food for our young scholars.
80
Schools
43,000
Meals served daily
8,000,000
Meals served per year
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Grant and Bond Funded Partnerships and Projects
Locally Sourced
Sucré's 100% white grape juice with no added sugar is produced just for the Central Kitchen. As part of the CDFA California Farm to School Incubator Grant Program, we support local growers, boost our region’s economy, and bring something special to our kids.
What's Cookin'
Soil Born Farms, located in Rancho Cordova, is an urban farm dedicated to cultivating a healthier and more sustainable community through organic farming, education, and food access programs. Together, we've leveraged a CDFA Farm to School Grant to expand lettuce production at the farm.
The Central Kitchen Project
The Sacramento City Unified School District launched its Central Kitchen, where food will be prepared locally and sent to schools. The project is being funded by Measure R which voters passed in 2012, to allow the district to improve the health and safety of children.
