Choices include whole fruit, sliced vegetables, whole grain muffins and packaged cheese. Nutrition programs are an important part of academic and personal success according to Luisa Magalhaes, Peterborough Public Health dietitian.
“Nourished students learn and behave better”, she explains. “Water and a variety of vegetables, fruit, whole grains and protein foods help keep us healthy. This is even more important during a pandemic.”
Growing evidence shows connections between healthy eating and positive mental health Magalhaes adds.
Last school year, Food for Kids worked with community partners to help feed hungry students. School food boxes with local produce and cheese fed at-school learners.
Vulnerable families of school-age children received food baskets for at-home learners, grocery gift cards and fresh produce boxes.