Op-Ed: About 530,000 Indiana kids get lunch at school. Full tummies are just one benefit

For Hoosier students, the school year is in full swing. As parents, teachers, and other school staff navigate another uncertain school year, there’s one thing we know for sure: kids learn better when they’re well-nourished. And school meal programs help kids get the nourishment they need.

The pandemic has wreaked havoc on the economic stability of many Hoosier families. Because of this, as many as 1 in 6 kids in Indiana could be struggling with hunger.

Read more on the Indy Star.

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tarrah westercamp

As a registered dietitian with a deep love for school nutrition, I want to help your school nutrition programs be the nutrition hub for your students and community. For over ten years, I have worked with school districts to increase meal participation, incorporate nutrition education, and invigorate the student experience. 

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