Collaboration with Frisco ISD Child Nutrition

On April 23rd, we had the exciting opportunity to meet with the team at Frisco ISD Child Nutrition. This visit was an incredible chance to learn and collaborate. The organization prides itself on "supporting the success of students’ education and healthy lifestyles by providing quality, nutritious meals and excellent customer service." It's truly remarkable to understand the scale of their operations, as they are tasked with feeding tens of thousands of students across Frisco five days a week.

As you may already realize, spreading knowledge about Mindful Bites and the importance of healthy eating is a significant interest of ours. The Frisco ISD Child Nutrition team provided extensive information on various challenges they encounter, which Mindful Bites could help address, as well as the federal guidelines and restrictions they must adhere to when serving school lunches. A particularly interesting aspect we learned about was the "Smart Snacks" initiative. Smart Snacks are healthier versions of common grocery items like chips and cookies, designed to comply with specific nutritional standards by limiting sugar and sodium content. This allows students to enjoy their favorite snacks in a healthier form.

Additionally, we had the chance to discuss various ways we can support Frisco ISD Child Nutrition's mission and even toured the Frisco ISD service building. We got the opportunity to see the warehouse and freezers where they store the food distributed to the schools within the district.

Our discussions have begun, and we are eager to continue exploring ways to promote nutrition and health among students in schools and the broader community.