Bremen City Schools (BCS) Nutrition has been honored with a Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Award for its commitment to improving the nutritional quality of school meals. The award, presented by the U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) in collaboration with Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK), recognizes school districts for excellence in school meal programs.
BCS received the Innovation in the Preparation of School Meals Award for incorporating new, chef-inspired menu items prepared from scratch using a local agricultural product or USDA food, following USDA standardized recipe processes. This initiative prioritizes nutrition, presentation, and high-quality ingredients, helping elevate the program to better serve students’ palates.
“We congratulate Bremen City Schools on this important achievement,” said Rob Bisceglie, Executive Officer & President of Action for Healthy Kids. “The HMI Recognition Awards showcase innovative school nutrition practices that provide children with access to nutritious school meals.”
As an award recipient, Bremen City Schools will receive national and local recognition, along with travel stipends to attend the Healthy Meals Summit in Las Vegas, NV.
The HMI Recognition Awards are open to all school districts. More information is available at:
www.healthymealsincentives.org/recognition-awards/
About USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service
The USDA’s Food and Nutrition Service (FNS) works to end hunger and improve food security through 16 nutrition assistance programs, including the School Breakfast and Lunch Programs, WIC, and SNAP. These programs serve 1 in 4 Americans annually, ensuring access to healthy, safe, and nutritious food essential for overall well-being.
FNS also co-develops the Dietary Guidelines for Americans, providing science-based nutrition recommendations. Learn more at:
www.fns.usda.gov | Follow @USDANutrition
About Action for Healthy Kids
Action for Healthy Kids (AFHK) is dedicated to improving children’s health and well-being by engaging educators, families, and stakeholders to help children lead healthy lives. Through its core programming and family-school partnerships, AFHK has impacted more than 20 million children in 55,000 schools nationwide, addressing systemic challenges in underserved communities.
Learn more and join the network of volunteers and champions at:
