Ep. 8 Granting Success

Summary In this episode, Joshua Miller chats with Justin Oas, M.Ed., who serves as the Food Service Director & a Culinary Teacher at Chimacum School District in Washington. Justin discusses his journey into school nutrition. And while he has successfully written grants for other sectors, it's proven advantageous for Chimacum's program. Justin covers the school's food truck initiative, menu development, recipe creation, and the value of collaboration and resources when entering into the school nutrition world. Takeaways Grants can be a valuable resource for improving school nutrition programs. Food trucks can be a great addition to K-12 schools, providing students with real-world experience and opportunities for career exploration. Collaborate and utilize available resources for menu and recipe development initiatives.