Brooklyn is celebrating its first all-vegetarian public school.
Bergen Elementary School (P.S. 1) in Sunset Park has adopted a fully vegetarian menu, thanks to the enthusiasm of its 1,250 students.
This exciting change is part of a growing trend in New York City schools.
The Coalition for Healthy School Food, a non-profit, has been instrumental in guiding this transition.
Amie Hamlin, their executive director, highlighted the benefits of a plant-based diet.
Students now enjoy meals like braised black beans, plantains, and vegetarian chili.
While the menus are mostly vegetarian, efforts are underway to increase vegan options.
This shift follows the example set by …
