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The process he is so excited about has been doing exactly that for centuries in parts of Indonesia, where oncom, a traditional staple, is an affordable and nutritious alternative to animal protein.

“When we go in the water, we get sick. And the food we eat isn’t nutritious enough”.

They also live in a food desert; the local grocery store closed a few months ago, and the closest farmers market is at least 45 miles away, leaving their community struggling to access nutritious food.

By distributing free food directly at schools, Produce Pals aims to make food distribution as convenient as possible for families so that students have access to the nutritious foods they need to thrive.

“Today, we are refusing to accept the status quo, and making it possible for everyone, including school kids, to access nutritious, delicious food without harmful, and often addictive additives.”