AWSD gets federal nutrition grant

By on Tuesday, August 8th, 2023 in Columbia Basin News More Top Stories

WASHINGTON, District of Columbia โ€“ The U.S. Department of Agricultureโ€™s Healthy Meals Incentives Initiative is awarding almost $30 million dollars in grants to 264 school districts to improve school nutrition, and one of those grants is going to the Athena-Weston School District.

โ€œWith these funds, small and rural school districts will be able to modernize their operations and provide more nutritious meals, helping students succeed in the classroom and beyond,โ€ USDA Deputy Secretary Xochitl Torres Small said.

Each district will receive up to $150,000. The Athena-Weston School District will receive $27,000.

The USDA listed numerous examples of how the money can be spent. They include kitchen updates and renovations, innovative staff training programs, and redesigning food preparation and service spaces.