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Oak Park pilot moves plant‑based recipes from tests to school menus after $250,000 state grant
Summary
A district nutrition pilot funded by a $250,000 Michigan Department of Education grant produced five student‑approved plant‑based recipes; presenters said testing, marketing and staff training led to menu additions and strong student engagement.
A state‑funded pilot to add plant‑based meals to Oak Park School District cafeterias has produced five student‑approved recipes that will be moved onto school lunch menus, district presenters told trustees at the July 14 board meeting.
Aksha McElroy, who led the project, said the district received $250,000 from the Michigan Department of Education to run a joint pilot with Kentwood. The grant funded five days of student taste tests and complementary outreach including Meatless Mondays, farmer’s market events and parent‑teacher demonstrations.
McElroy described the testing…
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