Dairy farmers partner with local schools to increase access to nutrient-rich foods.
NCS Food Service Department has been selected to receive the MOOLAH for Schools grant from Michigan's dairy farmers (United Dairy Industry of Michigan)!!!
It may be cold, but we're warming things up at NMS...
We're so excited to bring hot chocolate made with nutrient-rich, real milk to our students thanks to this grant & Michigan's amazing Dairy Farmers!
#MilkMeansMore #FuelGreatness
Grant recipients receive equipment that will help meet school food service goals while increasing enjoyment of dairy foods benefiting the health and wellness of students.
"School meals play a vital role in building healthier students and contributing to their academic success," says Brianna Henton, MS, RDN, United Dairy Industry of Michigan. "Michigan's dairy farmers support the National School Breakfast and Lunch Programs and other nutrition initiatives by providing resources and equipment to offer innovative opportunities to serve students healthy, nourishing food throughout the school day and beyond."
To learn more about the program, visit https://www.milkmeansmore.org/moolah-for-schools/
About the United Dairy Industry of Michigan
The United Dairy Industry of Michigan is the umbrella organization for the Dairy Council of Michigan and the American Dairy Association of Michigan. On behalf of Michigan's dairy farm families, these non-profit organizations provide science-based nutrition information to, and in collaboration with, a variety of stakeholders committed to fostering a healthier society, including health professionals, educators, school nutrition directors, academia, industry, consumers and media. For more information, visit MilkMeansMore.org.