Students get new food options
Florida. Seward and Golden Hill Schools receive grants
Florida Union Free School District was awarded two Fuel Up Equipment Grants on behalf of GENYOUth and American Dairy Association North East.
These grants, of $2,000 each, will provide a “Healthy Start Smoothie Cart” for Golden Hill Elementary and two “Mobile Meal Carts” for S.S. Seward Institute.
Equipped with a 16” immersion blender, two mixing buckets, a 60 oz pitcher and more, the Healthy Start Smoothie Cart is a tool in providing students with nutritious lunches.
The two Mobile Meal Carts will have eight serving bins, insulated GoBoxes, and an insulated merchandiser to house quick and healthy meal/snack options for students at S.S. Seward Institute to enjoy during their busy days.
“We’re so excited to be able to offer these additional options to students,” said Superintendent Lisamarie Spindler. “We hope this will encourage students to take advantage of the free breakfast program in addition to the lunch program.”
“Students will have more convenient access to healthy options and balanced meals,” Spindler said.
The Healthy Start Smoothie Cart and Mobile Meal Carts will become an available option for students during meal times for the 2025-26 school year. The carts will feature seasonal options and ingredients, meaning every meal and snack will be fresh, nutritious and delicious.