Plant-Based Nutrition

We offer plant-based snacks, side dishes and drinks because it’s a simple way to help children eat less processed food.

This plant-based approach applies to our entire school. We choose to use only non-animal products in our meals and in our environment.

Plant-based foods can help us make a smaller impact on the environment around us, even if it’s just for one meal and one snack a day at school. Every little choice can add up to making a difference in our world!

Teaching healthy eating at an early age can have a positive effect on a child’s eating habits for the rest of their life!

Math and Science Skills

When we bake and make snacks, the children learn about:

What We Provide for Meals

We provide a complete snack in the morning which includes a protein, a carb, a fruit and water. Snack options may include items like fresh and dried fruits, vegetables, nuts, nut butters, bread and crackers. We also bake fresh snacks at school on a regular basis such as muffins, scones, bread and more!

At lunch we provide a fruit, two vegetables and the choice of water or plant-based milk.

We use all organic foods whenever possible and strive to provide healthy and filling choices for our children.

What Parents Provide for Meals

Parents are asked to provide the main dish for their child at lunch. We ask that this option be one that is plant-based or vegetarian (meaning it can contain dairy or eggs). We are able to warm up lunches for the children, and we always transfer food into microwave-safe glass or ceramic containers.

Here are some fun and easy main dish ideas!

Eating Plant-Based Makes a Difference

Eating just one plant-based meal a day can help the planet as well as your health.

Plant-Based Resources

Are you interested in learning more about the benefits of eating more plant-based meals? Below are a list of our favorite resources, and you can always reach out and talk with us about any questions you might have!