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Pledge for Healthier School Meals Toolkit

Healthier School Meals Pledge

We are calling on states and food service companies, supported by school food authorities, to join a nationwide commitment to make school meals and snack programs healthier. By taking the Healthier School Meals Pledge, partners affirm their dedication to strengthening the health, well‑being, and academic success of America’s students.

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Pledge Toolkit

The Pledge for Healthier School Meals toolkit includes resources to help school nutrition professionals improve meal quality and adopt healthier school meal practices. States and food service companies can support school nutrition professionals to make school meals and snack programs healthier. State agencies are encouraged to share this toolkit with school food authorities and collaborate with food industry to serve real food in schools.

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Tip Sheets

Checklist, actionable tips, success stories, and implementation ideas for each key pledge area.

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Flyers and Posters

Print-ready materials and promotional resources to support and showcase each key pledge area.

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Social Media

Graphics and customizable text for creating and sharing social media posts.

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Call Backgrounds

Video call backgrounds that show your support for USDA's Harvest to Hallways initiative.

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State agencies in states choosing to sign on to the pledge should notify their local FNA team. States agencies may also contact their local FNA team with additional questions. Thank you for your continued partnership and commitment to encouraging whole, healthy foods in school meals.

Page updated: October 28, 2026