The push for school lunch programs initially came about during the turn of the last century. The first programs were rolled out in Chicago and New York public schools, then the largest school systems in the nation, in the early 1900s. Since the earliest days of those initial efforts, there has been a constant debate […]
Lunch in American Public Schools with Jennifer Gaddis
US Representative Ilhan Omar and Senator Bernie Sanders introduced a bill earlier this year that would put an end to school lunch shaming, reimburse schools for all meal debt, and provide greater incentive to use local food. Today’s guest tells us why this might be the key for healthier food for kids across the country. […]
Farm to School Night Out
Farm to School Night Out is a day-long, city-wide local food celebration that encourages individuals, families, organizations and businesses to eat at local restaurants. Participating restaurants are donating 10% of sales to the REAP Farm to School Program in the Madison Metropolitan School District, which provides fresh, local snacks, garden bars, nutrition education and hands-on […]
Farm to School Night Out
Farm to School Night Out is a day-long, city-wide local food celebration that encourages individuals, families, organizations and businesses to eat at local restaurants. Participating restaurants are donating 10% of sales to the REAP Farm to School Program in the Madison Metropolitan School District, which provides fresh, local snacks, garden bars, nutrition education and hands-on […]
Feeling Poorly
This Week on Mel & Floyd: We invite back our old friend Preexisting Condition, Mel filling his IRA with beans, United States the Meth Lab of Democracy, Trump: “Middle East Peace is not as difficult as people thought”, plus more health tips including “make lots of money” and “don’t get sick”!