lake stevens fresh food in schools
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Lake Stevens FRESH FOOD IN SCHOOLS. Mollie Langum , Acacia Larson. Fresh Food in Schools Project. Funders include :. Why We Do Farm To School. Locally grown foods… Are picked when ripe and most flavorful Travel a short distance to your plate. Its Darn Tasty!. Why We Do Farm To School. - PowerPoint PPT PresentationTRANSCRIPT
LAKE STEVENS
FRESH FOOD IN
SCHOOLS
M O L L I E L
A N G U M , AC A C I A
LA R S O N
Fresh Food in Schools Project
Funders include:
WHY WE DO FARM TO SCHOOL
Locally grown foods…Are picked when ripe and most flavorful
Travel a short distance to your plate
Its Darn Tasty!
Its Neighborly!
Less energy and emissions to truck and ship food
Knowing who grew your food, and how it was grown
Supports small business and keeps more money in your community
WHY WE DO FARM TO SCHOOL
WHY WE DO FARM TO SCHOOLChildren’s Health
Overweight children are more likely to have:
High blood pressure and high cholesterol
Type 2 diabetes
Breathing problems
Social and psychological problems
More likely to be overweight and have chronic diseases as an adult
To Help Kids :
• Get interested in where their food comes from
• Get excited to taste new fruits and vegetables
• Develop a taste for healthy foods• And want to ask for more!
WHY WE DO FARM TO SCHOOL
GOALS OF FRESH FOOD IN SCHOOLS
• Healthy, fresh fruits and vegetables available to kids
• $$ schools spend on Washington grown fruits and vegetables
• Number of farms selling to schools
WESTERN WASHINGTON SCHOOL DISTRICTS
S. Whidbey and Coupeville – Island County Mount Vernon - Skagit County Lake Stevens and Arlington - Snohomish County Northshore and Riverview - King County Pe Ell - Lewis County Naselle - Pacific County Evergreen - Clark County
FRESH FOOD IN SCHOOLS ACTION PLAN:
• Taste Washington Day • Harvest of the Month• School Gardens• School Nutrition
Advisory Groups
• Making farm connections• Farm to School Summits
TASTE WASHINGTON DAY
• 4th Wednesday each September• Sample menus created by WSNA and WSDA• Day to celebrate Washington’s bounty!
OTHER FARM TO SCHOOL EVENTSLAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
Current Produce Vendor – Shawns Produce (Everett)
• Willing to back haul and pick up produce from local farmers in addition to the ones they have established partnerships with. Ability to process and delivery large bi-weekly orders of fruits and vegetables for our 10 kitchens (3,500 meals a day).
Currently providing local farm indicators on each invoice we receive.
2012-13 Washington Sliced Apple Usage• Bulk: 564 bulk cases• 4 oz Bag: 446 cases of IW Bags = 57,088 bags• Expenditure $45,333 + $20,000 more than last
year
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL LUNCH EVENTS:TASTE OF WA - SEPT 26, 2012
Locall
Locally sourcedschool lunch!
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL LUNCH EVENTS:TASTE OF WA - SEPT 26, 2012
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL LUNCH EVENTS:TASTE OF WA - SEPT 26, 2012
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL LUNCH EVENTS:MAKE A RAINBOW - APRIL 16, 2013Make a Rainbow at the Salad BarStudents purchasing a school lunch will be challenged to make a rainbow at the
Salad Bar and will receive a fun colored bracelet if they select at least 3 different colors on their lunch tray to consume. This school lunch event is a great opportunity to challenge students to reinforce healthy habits by selecting different colored fruits and veggies.
Garden Fresh Salad Bar will include:Fresh Red Strawberries, Green Kiwi, Rainbow Carrot Coins (Yellow, Purple, Red
& Orange), Rainbow Cauliflower (Green, Purple & Orange) Shredded Orange Carrots, along with Purple Cabbage, Green Romaine and Spinach.
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
SCHOOL LUNCH EVENTS:MAKE A RAINBOW - APRIL 16, 2013
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
BENEFITS OF FARM TO SCHOOL….
• Taking small steps in the right direction.
• Exciting to see kids making the connection about where their food comes from.
• Little changes can have big impact!
• Positive feedback from students, staff and parents.
LAKE STEVENS SCHOOL DISTRICT
COMMUNITY PLAYS AN IMPORTANT ROLE IN FARM TO SCHOOL
Eat more locally grown foods at home and encourage your friends and family to do the same!
Show your support by thanking school district staff and farmers for their efforts!
Volunteer your time at farm to school events at schools or local farmers markets!