What is Food 4 Thought?
Since 2008, we have remained committed to providing the highest quality fresh produce to schools in support of student health and academic success. Through our Farm to School program, we collaborate with small, family-owned farms across California that share our dedication to nutrition and well-being. These partnerships enable us to deliver fresh, locally grown fruits and vegetables—carefully harvested, packaged in student-appropriate portions, and offered at prices that help maximize your school district’s budget.
Programs
Our Farm to School program is designed to offer hands-on experiences that enhance students' understanding of healthy eating, agriculture, and sustainable food systems. Explore our initiatives below:
Farm to School Produce
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Food 4 Thought partners with a network of small, family-owned California farms to meet the unique needs of school nutrition programs. Through our Farm to School initiative, we help schools fulfill federal, state, and local requirements for providing healthy meals and snacks. Our California farmers hand-select the freshest, highest-quality fruits and vegetables in portions perfectly sized for students, all while keeping pricing affordable to help schools make the most of their budgets.
In addition to fresh produce, we offer cut and washed vegetables, dried fruits, and nuts to simplify menu planning and preparation. Contact us by phone, fax, or email to receive our Weekly Growers’ Cart, which highlights current product availability and pricing. We also gladly accommodate special requests.
Harvest of the Month
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The Food 4 Thought team brings years of experience working with California’s Harvest of the Month program. Based on your state or local Harvest of the Month schedule, we provide a complete classroom support kit. Each student receives a perfectly portioned sampling of that month’s harvest, whether it’s fresh or dried fruit or cut, washed, and bagged vegetables, all ready to serve. This means less time spent on preparation and more time dedicated to learning. For schools or districts new to the program, we are here to guide you through every step of training and implementation.
Farmers Market on Campus
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Food 4 Thought offers on-campus Farmers Market programs that complement and enhance existing nutrition education efforts. These fun, festive, and educational events introduce students to new, healthy food choices for themselves and their families while helping them learn the value of money as they purchase nutritious, in-season fruits and vegetables. We can either conduct the market ourselves or train your staff to do so, and we provide everything needed—including tents, banners, and “School Bucks” for students to use during their purchases.
