Cafeteria, Classroom, & Community
Learn More about how the NPS School Nutrition Department (Freshampton) is using the Northeast Food For Schools Federal Grant to enhance our program.
May Harvest: Leafy Greens
Here's a detailed breakdown:
Click Here to learn about Hood Milk
Learn the History of Hood Milk
We buy our Milk from All Star Dairy
A local company working with local farms
Freshampton Brings Food Education to the Classroom! Both In School and Field Trips!
Take a Look at some of the Amazing Local Farms and Vendor’s the
Northampton Public School’s Nutrition Department, Freshampton,
uses to source items served in all our schools.
Here's a more detailed explanation of Farm to School:
Focus on Freshness and Local Sourcing:
Farm-to-school initiatives aim to provide schools with fresh, locally-grown, and seasonal produce. This means that the food should be sourced from farms that are relatively close to the school, reducing transportation distances and ensuring optimal freshness. For farm-to-school programs, the ideal distance between a farm and a school is generally considered to be within a 400-mile radius to ensure the freshness and sustainability of the food supply.
Benefits of Local Sourcing:
Local sourcing has several benefits, including supporting local farmers, reducing transportation costs and carbon emissions, and promoting a deeper understanding of food systems and seasonality among students.
Farm to School Benefits:
Farm to school initiatives can lead to increased fruit and vegetable consumption, increased physical activity, healthier food choices, improved willingness to try new foods, and increased food system knowledge.