Stories of Innovation
With each connection we make in fields, kitchens, and cafeterias, we’re finding new ways for local, nutritious, and relevant food to reach more students in our communities. We’re sharing the stories behind our strategies and early successes to inform and inspire school food system leaders here and everywhere — and show what is possible when we all work together.
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Tend & Table Boxes Connect Rural Schools with 100+ Wisconsin Farms
The Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC) has created a new way for Wisconsin farmers to reach...
Locally Grown, Scratch-Cooked, and Student Approved
School meal recipe development is a key consideration in USDA-funded Lake Michigan School Food...
With the Innovation Hub’s Support, Grantees Bring Their Visions to Life
Each Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub grantee is a part of a close network of peers...
Innovative Outreach Strategies Give Families a Seat at the Table
School food system leaders and professionals make important decisions that may sometimes feel...
Building Better Pathways for Local Food to Reach Schools
For local farmers and food businesses, schools are important and often untapped markets. However,...
Investing in the School Food Professionals Leading the Way Today—and Tomorrow
Local school food system transformation takes time, dedication, and a commitment to ensuring the...
Beyond Green Partners: Revolutionizing School Food, One Scratch-Cooked Meal at a Time
For over 20 years, Beyond Green Partners has been transforming school kitchens across Illinois, proving that it’s possible to shift from processed foods to scratch cooking and local ingredients, all while staying within budget.
The FoodRight Parent Ambassadors Program began with one grandparent’s determination
Anita Garrett, a Milwaukee Public Schools (MPS) grandmother, started attending school board...
Blazing New Trails: Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Panel
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit,...
The Good School Food Project: A Recipe For Student-Approved Meals
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November...
Building Capacity for Values-Aligned School Meals through Culinary Education Partnerships
In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, REAP...
School Meal Sparks Workshops Support Food Program Professionals in Southwest Michigan—Kalamazoo Valley Community College ValleyHub
The idea for School Meal Sparks struck Kirsten Strong, the resident dietitian of Kalamazoo Public...



































