In Grand Rapids Public Schools in Grand Rapids, Michigan, assistant food service director Amy Klinkoski says that simple steps such as improving aesthetics, prop placement, and placement of fruit are easy ways to increase the consumption of fruits in the …
With the help of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension Staff, Food Service Director Michael Wensel decided to conduct a Smarter Lunchrooms assessment at Crystal Area Schools in Carson City, Michigan to see where changes needed to be made and what …
The Traverse Heights Elementary School garden program in Traverse City, Michigan teaches students about the importance of healthy food and healthy eating. Partnerships with FoodCorps and Michigan State University (MSU) Extension make their garden-to-table program a success. The partnership staff …
The lunchroom at Palmer Elementary School in Grand Rapids Michigan has been selling more fruits and vegetables than ever before with the help of Michigan State University (MSU) Extension staff and health educators. The school began by conducting a Smarter …
Timbuktu Academy in Detroit, Michigan utilizes partnerships to engage and teach students about healthy living and eating through many fun, relevant, and empowering activities. FoodCorps Service Members, Michigan State University (MSU) Extension, and Detroit Black Community Food Security Network work …
At Marshall Public Schools in Marshall, Michigan the salad bars were redesigned. Food service staff made some adjustments to their salad bar in effort to draw more students in and encourage them to eat more fruits and vegetables.
One change …
Close your eyes and picture school lunch…
Most likely the image that appeared in your mind is of a compartment tray holding an entrée, fruit and/or vegetable sides, and a carton of milk. What you’re picturing is a typical meal …
Do you want to dig deeper into understanding what students are actually eating? It’s not nutrition until it is eaten, which is why we invite you to join us on the Technical Advising Professional’s Webinar Introduction to Tray Waste Data …
Are you scoring the correct points on the reimbursable meals component of the Smarter Lunchrooms Scorecard? This webinar will break down the reimbursable meals, combo meals, and the grab n’ go meals so you can score your schools correctly …
We are pleased to announce the Smarter Lunchroom Movement of California Collaborative webinar for all Technical Assistance Providers and those aspiring to become a TAP. We will showcase strategies that work to initiate support for schools by way of partnerships …
