Connecting with Community
Expand the story of what school meals look like today to build a network of allies
If you are outside of school nutrition circles, you may not know how integral school meals are to the health and education of students. Effectively engaging a diverse audience in understanding the benefits of school meals and working collaboratively to evolve them further can pay off with higher participation and happier kids.
ACTIVITIES
Inspired by conversations with FNS Directors, these activities can help you introduce the meal program and source creative ideas from the broader community.
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Inspire Allies
Introduce the post-pandemic meal program to administrators, board members and teachers and seek their input
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Enlist Kitchen Teams
Harness the kitchen team's unique connection with students to learn more about what kids like
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Build Partnerships
Build your bench of external supporters and collaborate on issues that matter deeply to your community
Shannon Solomon, Aurora Public Schools