April California Voices
April 28, 2025
Chefs, foodies and parents are taking to social media to share how School Food Professionals are transforming school food for the better and supporting student success across California. Here’s what they’ve been saying.
Chef Brandon Skier (@sadd_papi)
Brandon took a field trip to attend the Powered by School Food Professionals Awards ceremony. While he was impressed with the flavors, ingredients and passion behind each winning dish, the thing that blew him away the most was how the winning teams sourced their ingredients. All across the state, School Food Professionals are sourcing from local farms to increase sustainability and support local economies.
Mom Veena Goel Crownholm (@veenacrownholm)
Did you know that flavorful and diverse dishes, such as beef and broccoli, are being cooked at California schools? That’s Veena’s son’s favorite meal. She’s glad that her son Eddie has delicious and healthy food options at school — and that fresh fruits and veggies are served in every meal.
Author and Mom Ellen Bennett (@ellenmariebennett)
Ellen used to be nervous about eating her abuela’s dishes at school. Now, she’s glad that cafeterias across the state are cooking up meals that represent their students’ diverse backgrounds.
Dad Dylan
As a single dad of four, Dylan appreciates anything that cuts down on the morning rush. He’s grateful to the School Food Professionals making sure his kids have a balanced and tasty lunch available every single day to fuel their learning.
Foodie Brandon Gouveia
Good food that makes students look forward to lunchtime takes skill, creativity and a whole lot of heart. That’s why foodie and cook Brandon is shouting out the School Food Professionals setting up the next generation for success.
See for yourself what all the buzz is about and join the conversation with #CASchoolFoodPros and #PoweredBySchoolFoodPros on Instagram, TikTok, LinkedIn and Facebook.