Step into a lunchtime experience you truly love and live in harmony with nature.

This is our Story

We're passionate about food - the flavors, textures, and inviting aromas that make us eager to take a bite. We relish warm entrees on a cold day and refreshing beverages when the heat is on. We cherish the break from academics and the camaraderie of good friends.

But what we don't love is the waste. Adults are addressing the issue from their perspective. We're choosing to embrace environmental stewardship from our point of power. We are eco-friendly, conscious consumers, confident and free to enjoy our meals joyfully while respecting the resources that provide them.

Now, we're turning our cafeteria victories into interactive, zero waste workshops. Your Green Team can use these to unlock your classmates' potential, transform your cafeteria into a showcase for sustainability, and start enjoying lunchtime like never before.

Meet our Founder

Sarah Diaz is a person who loves to enjoy nourishing food in good company. She is passionate about her relationship with her body, her spirit, and her community, and food as an avenue for honoring and celebrating that. She loves our Mother Earth and a youthful mindset. She believes in education. 

An accomplished educator and sustainability advocate, Sarah Diaz holds a Master's degree in Education. With a teaching career spanning from 1998 to 2022, she has a deep understanding of the educational landscape. 

In 2023, Sarah Diaz assumed the role of Program Specialist for the San Diego Unified School District's Love Food, Not Waste initiative. This position allowed her to focus on her passion for reducing waste in school cafeterias, further enhancing her expertise in this area. 

Recognizing the need for a more comprehensive approach to cafeteria sustainability, she founded Cafeteria Victories. This innovative program empowers students to transform their school cafeterias, developing leadership and fostering a culture of sustainability from a young age.

She wants to meet you.  And she thinks you are ready because you are already here now.