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Nutrition staff report growth in 'scratch cooking,' farm-to-school produce and higher meal participation
Summary
Child nutrition leaders said moving food services in-house has allowed more scratch cooking (about 40% now) and purchases of equipment (combi oven, Robocoupes), with a goal of 70% scratch cooking next year and a USDA Farm to School grant application planned for December.
Child nutrition leaders told the Isle of Wight County School Board on Nov. 13 that bringing food services back in-house has enabled a shift toward more fresh, scratch-made menu items and stronger local partnerships.
New Child Nutrition Technician Chanel Williams and nutrition director explained the division is preparing daily scratch-made elements and is currently about 40% scratch…
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