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Tend & Table Boxes Connect Rural Schools with 100+ Wisconsin Farms

by iphi | Jul 20, 2026 | Stories

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...
Investing in the School Food Professionals Leading the Way Today—and Tomorrow

Investing in the School Food Professionals Leading the Way Today—and Tomorrow

by iphi | Jul 20, 2026 | Stories

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...
The FoodRight Parent Ambassadors Program began with one grandparent’s determination

The FoodRight Parent Ambassadors Program began with one grandparent’s determination

by iphi | Apr 23, 2026 | Stories

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...
Blazing New Trails: Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Panel

Blazing New Trails: Healthy Meals Incentives School Food System Transformation Panel

by elise | Apr 21, 2026 | Stories

In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, moderator Marlon Gordon leads a conversation with experts from the Illinois Public Health Institute, Boise State University, the Chef Ann Foundation, and Full Plates Full...
The Good School Food Project: A Recipe For Student-Approved Meals

The Good School Food Project: A Recipe For Student-Approved Meals

by elise | Apr 21, 2026 | Stories

In this session from the Action for Healthy Kids Healthy Meals Incentives November Summit, FoodRight presents on community engagement and supply-chain innovations to transform school food in Milwaukee. They share their efforts to increase regionally produced,...
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  • Locally Grown, Scratch-Cooked, and Student Approved
  • With the Innovation Hub’s Support, Grantees Bring Their Visions to Life
  • Innovative Outreach Strategies Give Families a Seat at the Table
  • Building Better Pathways for Local Food to Reach Schools

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