How to Unlock Free Nutrition Education Materials for Your Students
These days, grants that fund fresh produce in K–12 schools often ask nutrition services directors to jump through an extra hoop. Not only do you need to buy local fruits and veggies, but you also need to teach kids about them! That’s where student nutrition education materials come in. What Are Student Nutrition Education Materials? […]
Nutrition Services Back-to-School Toolkit: 5 Tips for a Smooth Year
Every new school year brings a lot of pressure for nutrition services directors. It’s up to you to make sure your staff is trained and prepared, your students have nutritious options, and your program helps educate them on healthier choices. That’s a lot to juggle—which is why we put together this back-to-school toolkit packed with […]
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 […]
Good Fortune Fruit: Lucky Picks for Lunar New Year
For centuries, fruit has played a central role in Lunar New Year celebrations in China and other Asian countries. According to a recent Time article: Since at least the Qing dynasty, Chinese parents would place fruits like mandarin oranges, lychees, dates, or persimmons beside the pillows of their children, along with red envelopes containing money […]
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 […]