*[Enwl-eng] Sweden's program to get fresh, donated produce into schools should be adopted elsewhere

[ecology]

                        Kids deserve healthy, nutritious, free school meals to help develop their growing minds.

                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                       
                 
           
                        Sweden's New Sustainable, Nutritious, Free School Meals Program Should Expand to Other Countries, Too!
                       
                 
           
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                        Vladimir,



                        Schoolchildren in Sweden are enjoying a trial program in which their meals will not only be free — but also nutritious, delicious, and sustainable. That seems remarkable compared with what many other students in countries like the U.S. eat. But it should be the norm and the obvious baseline!

                        Meals in Swedish schools have already been free for all children since 1997, and in 2011 the government mandated that these meals should also be healthy and properly nutritious. Now, however, these meals are also helping to tackle the ongoing problem of food-waste and sustainability!

                        The program works like this: local grocery stores donate excess fresh fruits and vegetables instead of throwing them away. School staff turn these donations into robust meals and snacks for students. Some of the options even include overnight oats and juice shots from lemons, mint, ginger, and apples.

                        Compare this with an average American school lunch of pizza, fries, chicken nuggets, spaghetti, and burgers.

                        It's easy to see the impact this has on children. Decades of research have shown the importance of nutrition for fostering better childhood development. It has been shown to improve academic performance, cognitive development, emotional regulation, energy and engagement, memory, and concentration. Why wouldn't we want to set our children up for success? After all, they're the future of the world!



                        Sign the petition to urge leaders in other countries, including the USA, the UK, and the larger European Union to implement similar programs for their schools!


                       
                 
           
                       
                 Thank you,

                        Celeste

                        Care2 Petitions Team
                       
                 
           
                        P.S. Sweden's amazing pilot program to bring more fresh fruits and vegetables into school, while reducing food waste, should become the norm. Sign the petition.
                       
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From: Celeste S., Care2 Action Alerts <actionalerts at care2.com>
Date: вс, 7 дек. 2025 г. в 23:41
Subject: Sweden's program to get fresh, donated produce into schools should be adopted elsewhere


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