Schools
Ocean Township Intermediate School to honor the school as the grand prize recipient of the New Jersey Department of Agriculture’s Jets Play 60 “Eat Right, Move More” program.
A U.S. Department of Agriculture memo last year reminded school nutrition directors about the importance of the long-standing “Buy American” provision for school meals.
There is an earnest quote somewhere that says “Your attitude determines your altitude.”
Three Meadows Farm’s new Paradise Salad debuted at the ShopRite of Chester, N.J. The salad was grown by students with autism who are part of the Somerset Hills Learning Institute’s hydroponics career training program.
Stores under the Heritage Grocer Group banner will award a $3,000 scholarship to a student who demonstrates academic excellence, financial need, leadership attributes and a commitment to serving their local community.
Wholesum will curate an art exhibit during the event’s opening reception from high school students where attendees will help determine prize winners.
New Jersey is one of 35 states that will participate in the USDA’s new Summer Electronic Benefit Transfer program to provide more food availability to children and families in need during the summer months.
Four school districts in Alaska, Iowa, Maine, and Ohio received awards for innovative efforts to improve the nutritional quality of meals for students.
Residents and schools can nominate a favorite elementary school in Northern California or Nevada to win a learning garden, courtesy of Raley’s.
Customers can support public school districts’ food programs through March 31.
California, in partnership with USDA and the Climate Mayors network, seeks to ensure students have access to school meals made with locally sourced ingredients.