West Hartford School Nutrition Services Goes Beyond the Cafeteria

The West Hartford School Nutrition Services, which serves healthy and nourishing meals to more than 5,000 students daily, recently visited the Hillcrest Area Neighborhood Outreach Center (HANOC) to provide a healthy snack to the children who participate in the student homework program at the center, all in an effort to reach out to students beyond the school cafeterias.

Cafeteria staff from all of West Hartford’s sixteen (16) schools contributed to the cause, which provided fresh-made yogurt and fruit parfaits and granola bars to more than fifty (50) students.

“Every day we serve healthy and nutritious meals in our school lunchrooms, but often, these students go to after-school activities and need that afternoon snack, as well,” said Sharon Riley, Area Manager for West Hartford Nutrition Services, who is credited with coming up with the idea.

“Working closely with HANOC was wonderful because we were able to provide a healthy snack for these students,” added Trish Molloy, Food Service Director for West Hartford Public Schools, and active member and past president for the School Nutrition Association of Connecticut (SNACT.) “Our passion for providing nutritious meals does not end once the school day does.”

The balance of the funds collected was donated to the center for supplies and snacks needed as the program continues.

About the School Nutrition Association of Connecticut

The School Nutrition Association of Connecticut (SNACT) is a proud affiliate of the national School Nutrition Association. The 500 members of the School Nutrition Association of Connecticut are School Foodservice Personnel who are committed to advancing good nutrition for all children, providing healthful meals and nutritional education since 1949. The School Nutrition Association is the only professional association dedicated solely to the support and wellbeing of school nutrition professionals in advancing good nutrition for all children. Since 1946, SNA has been advancing the availability and quality of school nutrition programs as integral part of a student’s education. With its 52 affiliates, SNA is dedicated to your success and the success of your school district’s nutrition program and to the health and wellness of America’s school children. For more information, visit www.snact.org.