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Contact Person: David Lloyd
Contact Person’s Title: Youth Programs Manager
Email: dlloyd@centralpafoodbank.org
Contact Person’s Phone Number: (717) 916-3318
LEA Name: Central Pennsylvania Food Bank
Implemented at a school.
Winter Squash was the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month vegetable for the month of December. The staff at the Central Pennsylvania Food Bank wanted to educate CACFP sites about the different varieties of Winter Squash, and introduce them to a recipe that the students would like to eat.
The information session opened with the staff introducing the students to the different varieties of Winter Squash. Using a game as a memory aid, "Squash Bingo" was played with the children. Prizes were awarded for each winner. After playing the game, everyone was involved in making a "Butternut Squash Dessert Smoothie." The smoothie was a hit with the children.
Keep the activity structured:
With the lesson limited to around 45 minutes, the children's attention is held throughout.
The students told the staff they enjoyed the "Squash Bingo Game" and liked the "Butternut Squash Dessert Smoothie."
Contact Person: Melissa Schad
Contact Person’s Title: Food Service Director
Email: mschad@avonworth.k12.pa.us
Contact Person’s Phone Number: (412) 366-6360
LEA Name: Avonworth School District
Implemented at a school.
Increase student/parent awareness of the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month program.
Several methods were used to encourage students (and parents) to recognize and learn about the Pennsylvania Harvest of the Month program's calendar items. These methods included posting educational signs, recipes, and information in the cafeteria and on the serving lines as well as on the menu, in social media posts, and on the Avonworth School District website.
Getting the cafeteria staff to buy in to the program can be really beneficial. They can provide a wealth of ideas in supporting your goals. They love to "chit chat" with the students and can really promote your program and spread the word!
Melissa and her staff received positive feedback from students, teachers and parents who shared additional fun facts about the items, complimented some of the recipes that were used, and praised the efforts of the cafeteria staff to take on a new project during the COVID-19 turbulent school year.
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