LITTLE ROCK, AR Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders and the Arkansas Department of Agriculture announced Wednesday $564,267 in grant funding to help Arkansas schools expand access to meals, increase the use of Arkansas-grown products, and boost participation in school nutrition programs.
“Student learning and success doesn’t happen without consistent access to healthy, nutritious meals,” said Governor Sanders. “Last year, we made school breakfast free for every Arkansas public student so they can start their day with the fuel their minds need, and we launched Arkansas Plate to feature more Arkansas-grown products on their trays. I’m proud to build on that work with these grants, helping schools serve more nutritious meals and partnering with the local farmers who help feed our nation.”
“Providing schools with the equipment they need to serve nutritious meals is an investment in both Arkansas students and Arkansas agriculture,” said Arkansas Secretary of Agriculture Wes Ward. “These grants will help schools expand participation, improve meal quality, and further incorporate Arkansas products into their menus.”…