Local Farms & Sourced Ingredients
San Leandro Unified is committed to serving fresh, high-quality, and locally harvested foods. We partner directly with regional California family farms and agricultural cooperatives to nourish our students every day.
Sweet Summer Stone Fruits: California Peaches & Plums
Our seasonal produce showcase connects San Leandro students directly with California Central Valley orchards, delivering sun-ripened peaches, nectarines, and plums picked at the peak of flavor.
Supports immune resilience and healthy cell development.
Promotes healthy digestion and sustained classroom energy.
Harvested from certified family farms within 150 miles.
Available with every school lunch across all 12 district cafeterias.
Where Your Student's Food Comes From
We prioritize California producers who share our commitment to clean agriculture, worker welfare, and nutritious wholesome food.
Fresno & Kings Counties
Central Valley Stone Fruit Orchards
Multi-generational family growers providing our cafeteria lines with fresh peaches, nectarines, plums, and sweet California strawberries. Hand-harvested and delivered weekly.
Salinas Valley ("Salad Bowl")
Salinas Valley Crisp Garden Greens
Supplies our daily Garden Bar with crisp romaine lettuce, crunchy cucumbers, sweet baby carrots, and ripe cherry tomatoes that make lunch vibrant and nutritious.
Northern California Dairies
California Dairy Farm Cooperatives
Grade A 1% White Milk and Non-Fat Skim Milk enriched with Vitamins A & D, locally bottled and sourced from pasture-raised cows free of artificial growth hormones (rBST).
California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Partnership
San Leandro Unified School District proudly collaborates with the California Department of Food and Agriculture (CDFA) Office of Farm to Fork. Through statewide Farm to School initiatives and incubator grant opportunities, CDFA empowers our district to procure fresh, California-grown ingredients, cultivate student wellness through hands-on garden education, and support thriving local family farmers.
Local Farm Procurement
Connecting California growers and food hubs directly with district cafeterias to serve peak-flavor, seasonal produce.
Hands-On Food Literacy
Funding curriculum, cafeteria taste tests, and school garden programs that inspire lifelong healthy eating habits.
Climate-Smart Resilience
Supporting sustainable agriculture, regional farm economies, and equitable nutrition access for all students.
Our Local Sourcing Standards
- California Grown First: Over 70% of produce served in district cafeterias is grown right here in California.
- Whole Grain Rich: 100% of breads, pasta, and pizza crusts satisfy USDA whole grain-rich standards.
- Zero Artificial Trans Fats: Prepared without artificial trans fats, excessive sodium, or high-fructose corn syrup.
School Garden Education
Beyond the cafeteria plate, San Leandro students participate in hands-on school garden spaces where they plant, nurture, and harvest seasonal vegetables.