For local farmers and food businesses, schools are important and often untapped markets. However, finding a way in can be a challenge. “There are so many barriers to getting food into K–12 schools,” said Gary Cuneen of Seven Generations Ahead, the Illinois State Lead...
Photo courtesy of Beyond Green Partners website Written by: Liz Lukehart, Communications Manager, Seven Generations Ahead For over 20 years, Beyond Green Partners has been transforming school kitchens across Illinois, proving that it’s possible to shift from...
Hear leaders from organizations across the country discuss school food system transformation, grant opportunities, scratch cooking, local partnerships, and strategies for helping schools build stronger, more resilient meal programs. From the Healthy Meals Incentives...
Learn how FoodRight and Milwaukee Public Schools are engaging students, families, and community partners to improve school meals through the Good School Food Project. From the Healthy Meals Incentives November 2025...
On Thursday, May 1, 2025, students at Proviso Township High Schools District 209 got a taste of local food, from farm to tray! They participated in a taste test to try a regional black bean and beef blend patty. The taste test was conducted across three schools:...
