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Cumberland County nutrition staff credited for major participation gains and farm‑to‑school activity
Summary
Regional consultants highlighted Cumberland County Schools and food service lead Kathy Hamby for large increases in meal participation, extensive summer feeding, and garden‑to‑cafeteria activity supplying lettuce and tomatoes for school meals.
Marlene (regional staff) highlighted Cumberland County Schools and food service lead Kathy Hamby for large gains in student participation and strong farm‑to‑school activity during a regional update.
Marlene said Cumberland County achieved a roughly 90% increase in lunch participation and a 69% increase in breakfast participation, and that Hamby operates more than 60 summer feeding sites and works with local growers who sell lettuce and tomatoes to the district for salad bars and other menu items. The consultant also described themed meal events used to engage students and outreach activities that promote summer feeding in downtown events.
The regional team presented the district example as a model of local farm‑to‑school integration and student engagement activities.
