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.
Students are key collaborators in creating more nourishing school meals that align with their needs and preferences. This belief was shared by several Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub grantees, whose projects are underway across the...
“Workshops to Expand Local Purchasing in Schools” – ValleyHUB at Kalamazoo Valley Community College
“Workshops to Expand Local Purchasing in Schools” Kalamazoo Valley Community College
“Workshops to Expand Local Purchasing in Schools” Kalamazoo Valley Community College
“Introducing Hmong Cultural Food to the School System” – “Introducing Hmong Cultural Food to the School System” NEW Hmong Professionals
“Introducing Hmong Cultural Food to the School System” – NEW Hmong Professionals
“Buy Local, Cook Fresh Illinois” – Beyond Green Partners
“Buy Local, Cook Fresh Illinois” – Beyond Green Partners
“Growing Minds: Engaging Students in Building the Future of their Food System” – Madison Consolidated Schools
“Growing Minds: Engaging Students in Building the Future of their Food System” – Madison Consolidated Schools
“Growing Minds: Engaging Students in Building the Future of their Food System” – Madison Consolidated Schools
“Growing Minds: Engaging Students in Building the Future of their Food System” – Madison Consolidated Schools
“Growing Minds: Engaging Students in Building the Future of their Food System” – Madison Consolidated Schools
“Buy Local, Cook Fresh Illinois” – Beyond Green Partners
“Lowering Adoption Barrier to Regionally Sourced Foods in Chicagoland Schools: Exploring Manufacturing, Food Service Operations and Acceptability of Regional Black Bean and Beef Blended Products in School Cafeterias” – The Common Market Great Lakes
“Lowering Adoption Barrier to Regionally Sourced Foods in Chicagoland Schools: Exploring Manufacturing, Food Service Operations and Acceptability of Regional Black Bean and Beef Blended Products in School Cafeterias” – The Common Market Great Lakes
WI Farm to School Celebration, Stevens Point
WI Farm to School Celebration, Stevens Point
WI Farm to School Celebration, Stevens Point
WI Farm to School Celebration, Stevens Point
“Introducing Hmong Cultural Food to the School System” NEW Hmong Professionals
“Introducing Hmong Cultural Food to the School System” NEW Hmong Professionals
“Planting Farm2School in Southeastern Illinois” Greater Wabash Food Council
“Planting Farm2School in Southeastern Illinois” Greater Wabash Food Council
“Planting Farm2School in Southeastern Illinois” Greater Wabash Food Council
