Urban School Food Alliance Leads Development of Pioneering Chicken Pilot in School Districts Around the Country to Transform the School Lunch Procurement System

The Urban School Food Alliance (USFA) is proud to announce the launch of its student tested and approved Chicken Pilot (Pilot) using only No Antibiotic Ever (NAE) chicken. The first-of-its kind Pilot is currently launching in 14 participating school districts across the country bringing innovative, healthy and delicious chicken items to students, as well as causing needed disruption and change with a new healthier school food procurement model to support nutrition directors’ operations.“We aim to drive the marketplace in school food rather than continue to be subject to it,” said Katie Wilson, Urban School Food Alliance Executive Director. “It is time to set our own standards for good food in our schools. We have worked hard with our partners, school districts, and most importantly, children to create a quality product they like, is healthy, and meets USDA meal standards. The changes we make in large volumes with NAE chicken can lead the way for procurement and nutritional improvements for other popular school lunch products.” Read more