School meals matter.
In Indianapolis, one in five kids is food insecure, and half of their daily calories come from school meals. That’s why it’s crucial these meals are nutritious and kid-friendly.

Next Course Cafeterias, launched in 2021 by A Longer Table (formerly The Patachou Foundation), reimagines school cafeterias in Indianapolis into spaces that fight childhood hunger by providing high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients.

By the numbers

1,700 Meals served each day

2,000 Students reached each year

19 living-wage jobs created this year

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