Award
Food and Drug Administration 1U18FD008660-01
FRESH Network: Assisting Mansfield Schools with Understanding Contaminants in School Meals and Transitioning to Better Food Systems
Recipient
Mansfield Public Schools
Award Amount
$750,000.00
Ceiling
$750,000.00
Awarded
August 01, 2025
Identifier
1U18FD008660-01
Award to Mansfield Public Schools supported by FDA to improve school meal systems through local, scratch-cooked meals, testing, and engagement.
Description
Mansfield Public Schools in Arkansas are participating in a project supported by the FDA to understand and improve school meal systems. The project aims to pilot a transformative school meal model using local, scratch-cooked, and nutritionally dense meals. It includes nutritional and contaminant testing, student engagement, professional development, and equipment purchase. The project is a collaboration with Wellness in the Schools, Thaden School, and Healthy Flavors Arkansas.