7 Los Angeles High Schools Add Vegan Food To Menu

7 Los Angeles High Schools Add Vegan Food To Menu

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(updated 28th September 2020)

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Vegan food has been added to the menu of seven Los Angeles Unified School District [LAUSD] schools.

One vegan meal choice will be featured on the high schools’ menu, as part of a pilot program introduced by former Board President – and vegetarian – Steve Zimmer.

The program was instituted after a group of vegan students launched a campaign – the Earth Peace Healthy Freedom campaign – which urged the board to adopt a vegan menu for LAUSD schools.

The students’ campaign was also supported by animal rights activist and vegan actor Pamela Anderson.

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The pilot program, which was approved last May, is taking effect in one school in each of the seven school board districts.

The menu includes vegetarian chili with tortilla chips, a teriyaki veggie patty sandwich, a bean tamale, and a veggie burger.

The cost for the new plant-based dishes is the same as for other school meals. All lunches are free, or 40 cents for most LAUSD students; full-cost lunch is $3 to $3.50.

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