Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit School Nutrition Program Grant

Mobile Yogurt Parfait Bar Kit School Nutrition Program Grant

Funder: American Dairy Association Indiana Inc (ADAI)
Geographic Scope: Indiana schools
Website: winnersdrinkmilk.com

Program Purpose

American Dairy Association Indiana sees the importance of meeting students where they're at when it comes to food and beverage trends, as well as meal service location and innovation. This grant supports schools in making meals more nutrient-dense, accessible, and relevant to students.

Focus Areas

• Meeting students' food and beverage trend preferences
• Increasing daily meal participation
• Building on the "build your own" trend
• Promoting yogurt consumption (growing in popularity with students)
• Making meals more accessible and innovative

Equipment Provided

Mobile meal cart equipped with:
• Coldmaster® CoolCheck™ pan for food safety
• Four additional stainless steel pans
• Three cut-out dome covers for easy access
• Four wire baskets for additional meal components

Program Details

• Students can create their own protein-packed fruit and yogurt parfaits
• Add a grain component along with yogurt and fruit servings to create a reimbursable meal
• Local milk should be included with the meal
• Bonus: Cart can be converted for use as a typical meal cart for Second Chance Breakfast or morning meal service to meet students as they enter the building

Eligibility

• Target: K-12 schools in Indiana
• Focus: Schools seeking to increase meal participation and incorporate more dairy foods