Sep 14, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
As we head into an unclear school year of 2020, kid food insecurity is at its highest right now. COVID-19 virus has left too many kids hungry and families struggling. And while school food staff are working to feed many kids, they’re working with little assets —...
Aug 13, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Parents & Students
Local farmers have worked together with farm to school programs to not only create healthier school meals but also teach us the importance of using local foods as a part of a healthy lifestyle. Farmers do not just grow fruits and vegetables. They look for ways to...
Jul 20, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Parents & Students
Growing crops at home makes it easy for you to get your hands on fresh food that tastes good! New to at home gardening? Feel like you got a late start to the growing season? Lettuce is a fast growing crop that is ready for harvest in as little as 45...
Jun 30, 2020 | Blog and Resources, Educators & Administrators, Food Service Professionals, Parents & Students
Congratulations to the 159 grantees receiving $12.1 million dollars in farm to school grants. These grants will help bring fresh, local foods into schools and create economic opportunities for America’s farmers over the next school year. Special shout out to...
Jun 15, 2020 | Parents & Students
A structured fridge makes meal prepping easy. Here are some simple steps you can take to set you and your family up for success. Before doing anything, take a look at what you have now. To make room in your fridge, use foods you have for the time...
May 15, 2020 | Parents & Students
Having your kids home from school gives you the chance to feed them healthy and tasty foods. There are so many good things about making meals at home, with teaching kids how to find their way through a kitchen and having them participate in the prep. ...
