NPI presents early survey results at CA Department of Education Universal Meals Listening Session Tues., May 17, 2022, 2 p.m.

May 12, 2022

Through the California Universal Meals Program public school districts, county offices of education, and charter schools will provide breakfast and lunch at no charge to students requesting a meal, regardless of their free or reduced-price meal eligibility during each school day. On Tues., May 17, 2022, at 2 p.m., the California Department of Education Nutrition Services Division (NSD) is hosting the seventh listening session for the newly established California Universal Meals Program beginning in School Year 2022­–23. Wendi Gosliner, a researcher from the University of California Agriculture and Natural Resources Nutrition Policy Institute, will share the early results of surveys conducted with families and members of the school nutrition community. The target audience for the listening session includes all state and local school nutrition professionals, superintendents, school business officials, and community partners involved in school meal service. This listening session is free and participants can attend online or over the telephone using Zoom. Please register in advance.


By Danielle L. Lee
Author - Director of Communications & Research Engagement