A Non-Profit That Inspires One Million Public School Students to Eat Healthy and Be Well with Nancy Easton, Cofounder of Wellness in the Schools

Nancy Easton, founder and executive director of Wellness in the Schools, discusses the importance of nutrition and wellness in schools, the challenges faced by food service directors, and the impact of community engagement and partnerships in promoting healthy eating among children. She shares her journey in establishing Wellness in the Schools, emphasizing the need for scratch cooking and the role of volunteers in supporting these initiatives. The discussion also touches on current trends in food policy, the importance of education in food systems, and advice for aspiring nonprofit leaders. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices