13-03-2025
Vernon PS awarded Chefs to Schools Grant, plan to improve school lunches
VERNON, Conn. (WTNH) — Vernon Public Schools has been awarded the Department of Education's Chefs to Schools Grant on to improve school lunches district-wide, according a statement written by the district.
With the funding from the grant, the district plans to hire a professional chef to 'enhance school meal quality, support kitchen staff training, and strengthen local food integration in Vernon's cafeterias,' according to the statement.
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Vernon Public Schools has an existing partnership with Cloverleigh Farm and other local farms to provide local produce.
The district is actively searching for a chef to coordinate with local farms, develop fresh meals and recipes and provide education for the nutrition staff.
'By investing in culinary expertise, we are not only bettering the school meal experience butalso supporting local farmers, boosting our regional economy, and promoting public health,' said Vernon Public Schools Farm-to-School Coordinator Kaylee Carlisle.
Interested candidates can find more information on the district's website
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