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...
by iphi | Feb 27, 2026 | Stories
Change starts by listening, which is why the Innovation Hub engaged school food system leaders to develop a powerful roadmap for reimagining what’s possible for school meals. This was done with help from Action for Healthy Kids through a project funded by the U.S....
by iphi | Jan 29, 2025 | Stories
The Innovation Hub is a collaboration led by the Illinois Public Health Institute (IPHI) along with State Leads in four states: Illinois, Indiana, Michigan and Wisconsin. The Innovation Hub welcomed Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) as a partner because they are...
by iphi | Dec 23, 2024 | Stories
In 2012, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) updated school meal requirements to reflect the Dietary Guidelines for Americans. Many schools initially struggled with these new meal requirements but found ways to adjust. However, legislative...
