Share Our Strength began in the basement of a row house on Capitol Hill in 1984, in response to the ‘84-‘85 famine in Ethiopia. Moved by the famine, siblings Billy and Debbie Shore founded Share Our Strength to help …
Gourmet School Lunches with Chefs Move to Schools
First Lady Michelle Obama is calling on chefs to join the fight against childhood obesity by adopting a school and working with teachers, parents, school nutrition professionals, and administrators to show students that healthy eating can be fun. The Chefs …
Help Reduce Food Allergens in the Classroom
Many practices in school classrooms put students with food allergies at risk. Simple solutions can greatly reduce the risk of allergic reaction. The first step is awareness. It is important to let your child’s teacher know the particular needs of …
Consider School Meals
Some parents of children with a food allergy or allergies prefer that their child eat only food prepared at home. However it is important to note that According to guidelines set forth by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA), the …
How to Talk to Your Child’s School about Food Allergies
If your child has food allergies, it is important to ensure your child’s needs are being met at school. The following information is intended to help you establish a dialogue with your child’s school.
As the parent of a child …
Food Service in Schools: How it Works
The average school lunch price for elementary students is $1.93 and $2.20 for a high school meal1. This is a very small price to pay if you consider everything it must cover. It is a common misconception that …
Power Up with Breakfast for a Winning School Day
Do you dream of a low cost, easy way to help students who struggle achieve academic success? One answer may be as close as the school cafeteria breakfast program.
Students who eat breakfast at school show better attendance, less tardiness, …
News You can Use: Tips for Your School Newsletter
School newsletters are an effective way to communicate all kinds of information to families in your school or district. Newsletters are a great place to encourage participation in the school lunch program, highlight positive changes like those in the Smarter …
School Gardens Promote Healthier Eating and Better Learning
Hands-on learning provides students with the know how to apply their lessons to real-life situations. Nutrition education may be a component of your school’s wellness policy, but have you considered a hands-on approach? School gardens have been shown to increase …
Top 10 Tips for Working with Your Local Extension on Nutrition Education
Cooperative Extension (also called Agricultural Extension) is a nationwide resource that brings research-based, practical information and classes to the public. There are Extension offices in every state and territory. Here are some ways Extension can help you.
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