Friday, October 30, 2020 - 8:45am - 9:45am
Speaker(s): Jennifer LeBarre, San Francisco USD
Simone Saldanha, San Francisco USD
Ivan Rodriquez, San Francisco USD
Description:Despite having no central kitchen, a lack of updated facilities, and schools nestled in neighborhoods where families are reliant on walking and public transit, San Francisco USD has served millions of meals since the onset of the pandemic. Learn how the District created grab-and-go sites at schools and community-based organizations as well as a home delivery program for students with disabilities and special dietary needs by leveraging existing partnerships and maximizing USDA waivers. Join us for insights on how San Francisco pivoted in the face of the COVID-19 pandemic to create unique models to serve their community.
Jennifer LeBarre - San Francisco USD
Speaker Bio:
Jennifer joined the San Francisco Unified School District in June 2018 after nearly twenty years in Oakland Unified School District. Jennifer supervises the day to day operations of the district's school meal program including TK-12 breakfast, lunch, supper and snack, breakfast, lunch, and snack for Early Education sites. The Mission of Student Nutrition Services is to nourish our students with quality food that enables them to live healthy lives and thrive inside & out of the classroom. Jennifer also works at the State and National level to improve school meals, increase access to the meal program, and increase locally sourced food. She believes providing healthy & delicious meals to students is critical to ensure success for the students, their families, & community.
Simone Saldanha - San Francisco USD
Speaker Bio:
Simone is the Student Engagement Coordinator for San Francisco Unified School District's Student Nutrition Services. She facilitates the School Food Advisory, a group of high school students from across the district who provide feedback and collaborate to build the future of school food. She is passionate about designing human-centered solutions for equitable access to food. Simone earned a B.A. from the University of Oklahoma with a focus on anthropology and health and an M.P.H. from the University of California, Berkeley.