HealthierUS School Challenge

Gina GiarratanaDirector of Nutritional Services

Pennridge School District

What did I do first?

• Manager Meeting

• PTA Meetings

• Interview for School District Newsletter

What things did we incorporate into our menus?

• Dry beans/peas– Baked Beans– Hummus– Marinated Black Bean Salad (USDA

recipe)

What things did we incorporate into our menus?

• Dark Green and Orange Vegetables– Broccoli– Sweet Potato Fries/Puffs– Carrots– Raw broccoli and raw carrots with hummus

or low fat ranch dip– Romaine Lettuce

What things did we incorporate into our menus?

• Whole Grains– Uncle Ben’s Whole Grain Rice– Whole Wheat Pizza Crusts– Rolls– Breakfast for Lunch– Whole wheat Penne Pasta

Benefits

• Healthier Meals

• Staff Recognition

• Department Credibility

• Team Building with Educators

• Community Recognition

• Monetary Reward

Contact

Gina Giarratana

ggiarrat@pennridge.org