Great Trays
Great Trays helps schools in “Getting to WOW!” in serving healthy meals.
Great Trays is an initiative led by the Great Trays Partnership. University of Minnesota Extension partnered with the Great Trays Partnership to bring more nutritious, kid-friendly foods into Minnesota school cafeterias. We provide training and tools to help schools statewide improve their menus and help kids eat healthier meals.
Great Trays is funded by the U.S. Centers for Disease Control and Prevention.
"Obesity rates for children have tripled in the past 30 years, which makes it more important than ever that kids get better nutrition. Great Trays is supporting schools with valuable tools to ensure that school meals are healthy and taste good."
Jim Koppel, Minnesota deputy commissioner of health
Resources
What's Happening in Minnesota — Recent news stories and success stories in Minnesota schools.
Resources for Schools — Resources for menu planning, farm to school efforts, kitchen skills, following the recommendations, and more.
Great Trays Partnership — Links to the partners and more about the collaboration.
Other Recommended Resources — Additional organizations and resources to support school efforts.
Features
New resources added to this site include entree suggestions and food lists for schools. Help give your menu planning a boost!
"Our members are excited to make changes to their schools' menus, and students are excited to try the new foods. We know that school lunch programs play an important role in helping kids learn to eat healthy food."
Debra LaBounty, president of the Minnesota School Nutrition Association
