A Longer Table strengthens school cafeterias so children are nourished and prepared to learn by building the workforce and systems to support scratch cooking.

Better School Meals. Better Outcomes.

Early results from A Longer Table’s Next Course Cafeterias partner schools.
The findings below reflect outcomes reported by schools and evaluated in coordination with the Indiana University School of Medicine.

  • 90% Meal Participation

  • 50% Student Satisfaction

  • Up to 76% Less Food Waste

  • 25% Fewer School Nurse Visits

The Bigger Picture

School cafeterias are one of the few places where we can improve children’s health, support learning, and strengthen communities all at once. The results from our partner schools demonstrate what’s possible when we invest in the systems behind school meals.

Next Course Cafeterias: A Structural Shift for School Meals That Drives Health and Performance

Read the full white paper to learn more about the Next Course Cafeterias model, the research behind it, and findings from A Longer Table’s partner schools.

Read the White Paper

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