How Rust Belt Riders is helping Northeast Ohio schools turn food scraps into healthier soil, lower waste costs, and powerful learning opportunities. What's in your cafeteria trash? It's a question most school nutrition professionals probably don't spend much time thinking about. After all, there's food to prepare, students to feed, menus to manage, and a hundred other things competing for attention. But what if what's going into the trash could actually become something valua

When it comes to running a strong school nutrition program, there’s one truth that consistently rises to the top: the menu drives everything . From food cost and labor to participation and financial sustainability, the menu is the foundation of a healthy program. That idea was at the heart of a recent NutriSmart SNAX podcast conversation between host Maureen Pisanick and longtime colleague and friend Lynn Shavinsky of Health-e Pro. Their discussion explored how thoughtful me

At Pisanick Partners, we love sharing stories of school nutrition leaders who inspire change and innovation in their cafeterias. This time, we’re spotlighting Amy Voigt, Director of Food Service at Brecksville-Broadview Heights City Schools - and the driving force behind initiatives that engage staff, excite students, and make school lunch a true extension of the classroom. A Career Built on Passion for School Nutrition Amy’s journey began during her dietetic internship, wher