Farm-to-Table breakfast initiative brings apple bananas to schools
HONOLULU (KHON2) — Hawaii public schools have been serving banana sheet pancakes for breakfast, made with locally grown apple bananas as part of the state's ongoing farm-to-school program.The program aimes at promoting food sustainability and supporting local farmers while improving student health.
The effort aligns with Act 175, which seeks to enhance student wellness and boost the local economy.
Throughout February, cafeterias statewide had the chance to serve the locally inspired dish, made with Hawaii apple bananas, which are the most commonly grown variety in the state.
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Kāneʻohe Elementary was one of 92 schools participating, serving an estimated 2,135 pounds of apple bananas.
'The pancakes were really good, probably one of the best breakfasts I've had here,' said Beau Makua, a fourth grader at Kāneʻohe Elementary. 'I'm probably going to get another one after this.'
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Fifth grader Logan Park shared similar enthusiasm. 'I think it was the best breakfast we've had here. The pancakes and the local bananas made it taste so good,' Park said. 'Local bananas are the best!'
Local parents are also praising the initiative.
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Marian Clark, a Kāneʻohe Elementary parent, expressed her approval of the use of locally sourced ingredients. 'I love that it's local. It's better, it tastes better, and it's just all around coming from our land,' Clark said. 'It's so nice to see schools incorporating things like this now.'
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The Department of Education continues to work with local vendors to expand the use of fresh local produce in schools, aiming to bring more Hawaii-grown foods to the table on a regular basis.
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