Parents have power. When your children are in trouble you do anything to help. A parent concerned for the health and well-being of their child is a powerful force. So when parents who normally prepare delicious and healthy breakfasts and dinners for their children witness the lunches served at school, all sorts of emotions well-up. But what can you do? Can one parent really change lunches for an entire school or district? Often, we at thelunchbox.org get asked these questions and have prepared the list below based on our experiences in this field with schools, kids, and the lunch ladies themselves. It’s a touchy and complicated subject, so be sure to write in with any questions or comments you may have. And one day, perhaps you will be become one of our School Lunch Heroes!

Concerned with the food served at your child’s school? Seeing changes all around you and wishing Chef Ann or Jamie Oliver would just come and fix it all? Well, YOU can do it! The Food Family Farming Foundation believes in the power of individuals working together to make real, on the ground change and we are here to help.

Whether you have time for just one thing or the ability to gather a group and make systematic change, everyone has a place in school food reform.

If you can do just one thing:

Make a little noise. Go experience what lunch is like in the lunchroom and while you are there talk with the food services staff if they have the time. Get a good feel for the actual quality of the food and then stir up the conversation among parents. Even if you don’t have the time, perhaps someone else in your community can take on some of the steps listed below!

If you can do MORE:

Follow the steps below to help make meaningful change at your school.

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