At Pisanick Partners, our mission is simple but powerful: Wholesome Meals Fueling Healthy Lives. Behind every school menu item, there’s a process—one that blends creativity, compliance, and collaboration. In a recent conversation with our team’s newest partner, Alana Hansen, we explored exactly how a recipe goes from a spark of inspiration to a meal enjoyed by students.

When it comes to wholesome meals fueling healthy lives, local food  plays a big role. In a recent conversation with Ali Guzik , Program Manager for the Cuyahoga County Board of Health and leader of Feed Our Future , we explored how her team connects schools, farmers, and communities to put fresh, local food on students’ trays. What Is Feed Our Future? Feed Our Future is a nonprofit dedicated to inspiring young minds to make mindful choices about what they eat. They connect sc

At Pisanick Partners’ Nutritious Smart Snacks  podcast, we’re all about connecting passion with purpose - and this episode is a shining example. Host Maureen Pisanick sat down with two inspiring women - Terry Thomsen from The Pizza Bagel Lady Company  and Megan McDonald from DoughGo’s - to talk about how their locally made products are transforming school menus and inspiring healthier eating habits for students. From Retail to Purpose-Driven School Nutrition Terry’s journey