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District says $150,000 Healthy Meals grant ending; plans to pursue farm-to-school funding
Summary
Business-office staff told the board the Healthy Meals Initiative grant (total $150,000) is concluding this month and staff plan to apply for a two-year farm-to-school grant that could fund a greenhouse and related produce initiatives.
A business-office representative (speaker 10) told the board the Healthy Meals Initiative Grant that supported hydroponic grow towers, freezers and other kitchen equipment totaled $150,000 and will end at the close of the month. "That grant award total was $150,000 and it ends at the end of this month," the staff member said, and offered to provide the board with the full list of purchases supported by the grant.
District staff said they plan to apply for a two-year farm-to-school grant and have a grant-writer call scheduled; ideas discussed include building a greenhouse on school property, engaging science and environmental clubs to grow produce for the cafeteria and exploring a roadside stand or other local sales. Staff emphasized any district match requirements would be considered before applying.
