Picture this: a vibrant salad bar bursting with colors and flavors, right in the heart of your school. Why settle for the same old lunch routine when you can dive into a fresh, crunchy adventure every day? Bringing local farm-fresh produce to your school salad bar is not just a game changer, but a taste bud tantalizer!
By teaming up with local farmers, you’re not just serving salads, you’re serving up a slice of community pride. With each bite, you’re supporting local growers and getting a taste of the season's best. Plus, who doesn’t love a good foodie field trip? Imagine the excitement of visiting the very farms that grow the greens on your plate! Let’s toss out the boring and bring on the local flavor – because when it comes to fruit and veggies, it’s all about keeping it fresh, fun, and farm-tastic!
This project pairs well with other food and garden initiatives.
Preparing veggies
Preparing dressings
Menu planning
Engaging in food safety training
Promotion
Peer mentoring
Developing recipes
$5000 plus sustainability funding
Food Safety Certifications
Industrial Kitchen Set-up
Serving Buffet
Serving Pans, Inserts, and Covers
Fast Food Trays
Tongs
Squeeze Bottles
Ladles
Free launch day is reccomended to introduce this new lunch option to all students
Funding can be used for ongoing reduced cost days
Funding can be used for honorariums for volunteer farmer and food service presenters
Bluenose Academy, Chester Area Middle, New Germany Rural High, Springhill High, Tatamagouche Elementary have completed projects involving Go Fresh Salad Bars. See details below!