Public schools are supposed to be a place where every young person willing to learn has an equal opportunity to. Part of the learning process is keeping well fed and healthy; giving students the energy and focus they need to get through the day. For vegetarians and vegans this seems particularly difficult. While public school lunches often serve healthy options, they seem to exclude the fact that vegetarians and vegans need to eat too. At many schools, it seems that lunches almost always include meat or animal byproducts. The few items that are offered are often not filling and are low quality. This makes it especially difficult for members of families with economic struggles, who depend on free or reduced lunch, to receive a balanced and healthy meal at school.

Even if you are not a vegetarian or vegan, we ask for your support in giving everyone a healthy and filling meal. By signing this petition you are calling for action.

Please let our schools know that vegetarians are being excluded.