tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254361995276698208.post5254108952388166860..comments2023-07-07T04:45:17.719-04:00Comments on Middle School Health Esteem: "Good Food in the City"--Baltimore Public Schoolsjbartletthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/16455267937109507146noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254361995276698208.post-89987430021234484342010-01-11T20:32:22.877-05:002010-01-11T20:32:22.877-05:00Thanks, Caitlyn. I'd be interested to see what...Thanks, Caitlyn. I'd be interested to see what other programs in the country are similar to what Baltimore is doing, and all the challenges they must face daily.<br /><br />I know in Detroit there is a truck called, "Peaches and Greens" that operates like an ice cream truck, only serving fruits and veggies instead. http://www.thegrio.com/2009/09/grocery-truck-caters-to-underserved-market.php<br /><br />That's not in the schools, but it's still helping the community. It does address the disparity I brought up as my last bullet, and anything that attempts to create positive change for people is worth mentioning!jbartletthttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16455267937109507146noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5254361995276698208.post-77305648474996748652010-01-11T20:11:56.918-05:002010-01-11T20:11:56.918-05:00WOW! sure beats smiley face "chicken" nu...WOW! sure beats smiley face "chicken" nuggets. <br />Nice thoughts, Jeff. Good to see schools recognizing the importance of quality food. I especially like the reward system being used to encourage kids to branch out to new foods. Good stuff!Caitlyn Clarkhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07424074147132464090noreply@blogger.com