A look behind the scenes

School meals matter.
In Indianapolis, one in five kids is food insecure, and half of their daily calories come from school meals. That's why it's crucial these meals are nutritious and kid-friendly.

PataSchool, launched in 2021 by The Patachou Foundation, reimagines school cafeterias in Indianapolis into spaces that fight childhood hunger by providing high-quality meals made with fresh ingredients.

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By the numbers

1,700

Meals served each day

1,500

Students reached each year

16

living-wage jobs created this year

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“I like how many choices we have now. I like the chicken and waffles and the Caesar salad with the dressing!”
— 5th grader from Emma Donnan Elementary School