Posts Tagged ‘DC Farm to School Network’

Fresh, Local Strawberries & Greens in DC Schools!

July 1, 2010

By Andrea Northup

Local lettuce and berries for school lunch being prepared at CentroNIA
If you walked into a D.C. school cafeteria on June 3rd 2010, you may have been surprised at what you saw on students’ trays!  Over 150 schools in DC featured fresh, locally-grown strawberries and salad greens as a part of their school lunches.  This was [...]

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The Real Facts on the Soda Tax

May 14, 2010

By Brian Banks

Be Informed:  Get the Facts on the Soda Tax
What’s the Issue?

43% of students enrolled in city public schools are overweight or obese — one of the highest rates in the nation
The District Government spends more than $400 million annually to treat obesity
Childhood obesity causes diabetes, hypertension, liver disease, sleep apnea, heart disease and is linked with [...]

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Farm to School at the food bank

March 1, 2010

By Jody Tick

What business does the Capital Area Food Bank have improving the quality of school meals in Washington, DC?  Actually, quite a bit!  It’s certainly an exciting time for school meal reform here in the nation’s capital, and the food bank is excited to be involved.
The Capital Area Food Bank distributes food, but it also provides [...]

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