EP 254: Innovating School Nutrition in NC

17/05/2025 24 min
EP 254: Innovating School Nutrition in NC

Listen "EP 254: Innovating School Nutrition in NC"

Episode Synopsis

On this episode, we’re exploring the importance of school nutrition and the innovative strategies being used to ensure every student has access to healthy, consistent meals. We’re joined by leaders from the Carolina Hunger Initiative, the Department of Public Instruction and the Department of Agriculture to discuss the challenges, opportunities, and bold ideas shaping the future of school nutrition.

Guests:
Dr. Jessica Soldavini, Research Specialist, Carolina Hunger Initiative/School Meals for All NC and Asst. Professor at the Gillings School of Global Public Health at UNC - Chapel Hill
Rachel Findley, Sr. Director of School Nutrition, NC Department of Public Instruction
Heather Lifsey, Marketing Specialist, NC Department of Agriculture