5 Creative Ways to Serve Snacks in K-12 Schools
Healthy, individually packaged snacks aren’t just nice to have in schools—they’re a must for keeping kids fueled, focused, and ready to learn. But what’s the best way to serve them? If you’re struggling to come up with ideas beyond handing out granola bars after school, we’ve got you covered. Here are five creative ways to […]
Affordable End-of-School-Year Gifts for Staff and Teachers
It’s almost the end of the school year, and that’s a milestone worth celebrating! Your district’s nutrition services and cafeteria staff, teachers, counselors, and librarians have worked hard for months to keep their students healthy, happy, and learning. They deserve end-of-year gifts, but finding the right ones can be tricky on a limited budget. That’s […]
10 Fun Earth Day Activities for Students
As school holidays go, Earth Day often flies under the radar. Valentine’s Day and Halloween—with their cute decorations and gift-giving traditions—get far more attention. But Earth Day activities for students are worth the effort! Not only does Earth Day remind us to protect our planet, but it’s also a great opportunity to teach students green […]
Fruit for Valentine’s Day Fun at School: 10 Tasty Ideas
Variety is the spice of life—and it might also be the secret to turning the tide on childhood obesity. New research from Harvard University found that kids exposed to a variety of healthy foods have better odds of maintaining a healthy weight than their peers. Unfortunately, not all parents have easy access to a range […]
CSNA Was a Home Run! Highlights from Our Farm-to-School Team
Excitement was in the air when our team arrived in Sacramento, California, and started setting up our booth at the California School Nutrition Association’s Annual Conference (CSNA). We couldn’t wait to spread the word about our farm-to-school fruit and vegetable delivery program to new districts, pass out samples of our fresh fruit, and hug our […]
The FruitGuys Shares Fresh Fruit at School Farmers Market
Have you ever handed a shiny red apple or bright pink dragon fruit over to a child and watched their little face light up? On October 18, The FruitGuys Fruit Buyer Miguel Robles was lucky enough to do just that. He set up a booth for The FruitGuys at Twinhill Elementary School in Riverside, California, […]