Apr 4, 2024 | Blog and Resources
Child nutrition programs are extremely important for students. They fight childhood hunger, improve health, and support academic achievement. The two largest programs are the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Programs. These programs serve an important role...
Feb 14, 2024 | Blog and Resources
The first half of the 2023-2024 school year in Northeast Ohio was chalk full of tasting Totally Tasty local items! Among nine different school districts over 4,000 students tried something new or local. Some of the foods we tried include: Shagbark chips and...
Jan 10, 2024 | Blog and Resources
If your child is a picky eater a great way to introduce and encourage them to try new foods is to involve them in the planning and cooking of meals. Here are some tips to get started: Bring them to the grocery store with you. Let them pick out a new protein or produce...
Dec 7, 2023 | Blog and Resources
The holidays are in full swing, and you know what that means. The cold winter days are sure to follow! You may think “what does this mean for local produce?” “There is no way we can grow crops in the frigid Ohio winters”. Well, good news! Some crops actually grow...
Nov 21, 2023 | Blog and Resources
The holiday season is in full swing, and so are the holiday recipes! From raw meat and poultry to ready-to-eat items, like fruit and vegetable there are food safety best practices to stay safe from foodborne illnesses. Foodborne illnesses are infections or diseases...
