Hi! I am Emma Dubay, a FoodCorps Service Member in Oelwein. I am originally from a small town in Vermont, but graduated with a degree in social work from St Olaf College in Northfield, MN. I am so excited to be continuing my exploration of the Midwest, here in Iowa! Continue reading
Meet Harleigh Boldridge – the new AmeriCorps member for Allamakee schools. Continue reading
The Allamakee Community School District in partnership with the NE Iowa Food and Fitness Initiative is accepting applications for a full-time AmeriCorps service member for the 2018-2019 school year. Continue reading
The after-school cooking club at Wings Park Elementary in Oelwein had a very busy year learning recipes and making healthy snacks and meals. Continue reading
Trying new or unfamiliar foods can be scary for kids. Through “Pick A Better Snack” lessons (PABS) youth are introduced to new (and sometimes familiar) fruits and vegetables in a safe environment. Continue reading
To wrap up the end of the school year, the Central Community Schools Garden Committee hosted a Spring Garden Party at the school garden. The party was held to support opportunities for kids in the school garden, celebrate the spring season and our community. Continue reading
Crestwood Elementary is creating a school environment that supports healthy behaviors and aims to empower students through nutrition education, school meals, and engagement of staff, parents, and the community through a project with the Iowa Department of Education. Continue reading
East Elementary students made mini pizzas as part of a grant to teach “Farm to Pizza” curriculum! After reviewing the components of MyPlate, students drew pictures of pizza toppings and ingredients while determining if they are a grain, fruit, vegetable, dairy or protein! Continue reading
Starmont Elementary is creating a school environment that supports healthy behaviors and aims to empower students through nutrition education, school meals, and engagement of staff, parents, and the community through a project with the Iowa Department of Education. Continue reading
Last month, I was excited to teach the kids all about honey! We did a four-week unit covering curriculum connections to science, technology, engineering, art and math, or STEAM. Continue reading
