Minnesota’s school meals program should make room for kids with plant-based diets

By: Genevieve Vavreck

Outlets: Minnesota Reformer

Published: September 28, 2026

Words: 875

Last Updated: 2 weeks, 3 days ago

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Minnesota’s Universal School Meal program was supposed to be just that — universal. It was not meant to exclude students who need access to plant-based options for cultural, religious or ethical issues like animal rights and climate activism. Or students who need a plant-based option when pork or beef is served.

With any new program, fine-tuning is needed. The solution is not to stop serving pork and beef, although poultry growers …

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