The Wisconsin Food Hub Cooperative (WFHC) has created a new way for Wisconsin farmers to reach rural schools with limited access to locally grown and produced food—by delivering their products directly to their doorstep. The farmer-led cooperative, a 2024 Lake...
Local school food system transformation takes time, dedication, and a commitment to ensuring the next generation has the knowledge and support they need to succeed. With funding from the USDA, these Lake Michigan School Food System Innovation Hub grantees have...
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...
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...
What if we could transform school lunches, making them both appealing and nutritious for students? The Wisconsin School Food Transformation Advisory Committee, a passionate group of 13 leaders, is doing precisely that by connecting local farmers, nonprofit...
