Work in Action

The International Fresh Produce Association

The International Fresh Produce Association’s investment of $10,000 supported the request of the Urban School Food Alliance and other school nutrition directors to create low-sugar school breakfast recipes that feature a wide variety of fresh fruits and vegetables. This will help schools meet USDA’s proposed added sugar targets. Family version recipes for schools to send home with families are also being explored.

More Work in Action

Webinar Series Connects Groups to Address Hunger

Across the United States, nearly 34 million people experience hunger each year. Poor nutrition is linked to an array of health issues, including nutrient deficiencies, cardiovascular ailments, weakened immune systems and stunted growth in children, and can lead to long term health issues.

Dole Packaged Foods, The Boys & Girls Club of Central Mississippi and Merced County, Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation and the Partnership for a Healthier America

Is it possible for 10-year-olds to become ambassadors for healthy eating in their communities? The Boys and Girls Clubs of Jackson, MS, and Merced County, CA, think so. With new programs piloting in these two cities that are strikingly similar, yet worlds apart, kids are getting the chance to learn cooking skills using healthy recipes.