School Nutrition
Studies show that well-nourished students are better prepared to learn. To that end, schools help provide a healthy environment through nutritious meals, healthy snacks and opportunities for physical education and nutrition education. Through school nutrition programs, 681,505 lunches, 196,987 breakfasts and 7,240 afterschool snacks are served on a typical day in Virginia public schools.
VDOE provides leadership and assistance to school divisions in developing effective and comprehensive nutrition services that result in children making educated, healthful choices.
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Explore … Farm to School
Harrisonburg is receiving national attention for its "Farm to School" program in which division-purchased produce from local farmers is incorporated into school breakfast and lunch programs.
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