2. Transforming School Food  1946 2000 2012

3. Today school food is… tackling hunger and obesity at the same time

4. Today school food is… working within a tight budget

6. Today school food is… striving to meet required nutrition standards and student preferences

7. BPS Farm to School Initiative -Increasing access to affordable healthy food choices -Using the cafeteria as an extension of the classroom -Educating students about making healthier food choices-healthier for their bodies, their communities, and the environment. -Empowering the next generation to think critically about their food system

10. Integrating food education and school gardens with current curriculum standards …an extension of the classroom School Garden at Dearborn Middle School

11. Questions? Kim Szeto, Farm to School Coordinator kszeto@boston.k12.ma.us www.schoollunchboston.wordpress.com