Hayes Marks National Nutrition Month With Bipartisan Legislation To Bring Fresh Meals To Schools
March 20, 2024
March 20, 2024
WASHINGTON, March 20 -- Rep. Jahana Hayes, D-Connecticut, issued the following news release:
Scratch cooking has had early success in improving student health and wellness, academic performance, sustainability, and school food workforce development. Further, the procurement of ingredients from local farms has also been proven to lower food costs and drive economic activity in the communities around participating schools.
"Fruits and vegetables are key for healthy g . . .
Scratch cooking has had early success in improving student health and wellness, academic performance, sustainability, and school food workforce development. Further, the procurement of ingredients from local farms has also been proven to lower food costs and drive economic activity in the communities around participating schools.
"Fruits and vegetables are key for healthy g . . .