by iphi | Apr 23, 2026 | Stories
Anita Garrett, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) grandmother, started attending school board meetings in 2022 because she was deeply concerned about the food being served to her grandchildren. Seeing that the meals didn’t match what the district’s wellness policy...
by elise | Apr 21, 2026 | Stories
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, moderator Marlon Gordon leads a conversation with experts from the Illinois Public Health Institute, Boise State University, the Chef Ann Foundation, and Full Plates Full...
by elise | Apr 21, 2026 | Stories
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, FoodRight presents on community engagement and supply-chain innovations to transform school food in Milwaukee. They share their efforts to increase regionally produced,...
by elise | Apr 21, 2026 | Stories
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, REAP Food Group presents on their efforts to strengthen school meal programs by building kitchen capacity, developing internship opportunities for local college students, and...
by iphi | Feb 27, 2026 | Stories
The idea for School Meal Sparks struck Kirsten Strong, the resident dietitian of Kalamazoo Public Schools, as she sampled school meal-appropriate dishes prepared by culinary arts students at Kalamazoo Valley Community College (KVCC). Invited as a guest to try their...
by iphi | Feb 27, 2026 | Stories
The Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub supports school and food system leaders who have transformational ideas—but who may not have access to the resources or experience necessary to pursue federal funding opportunities. That’s why the Illinois Public...
