Sustainable Jersey for Schools is excited to announce nine school districts were selected in February 2026 to participate in the Sustainable School Food Service & Cafeterias Initiative as part of a “Learning & Doing Cohort.”

These selected districts, representing communities across New Jersey, are: Brick Township Public Schools, Clinton Township School District, Flemington Raritan School District, Jackson School District, New Brunswick School District, Palmyra Public School District, Penns Grove–Carneys Point Regional School District, Roxbury Township School District, and Trenton Public School District.

This initiative supports schools in reducing cafeteria waste and advancing sustainable food service practices through training, peer collaboration, and grant funding. Participating districts will implement strategies such as waste audits, share tables, improved procurement, composting, and student engagement.