NFSMI 25th Anniversary Open House – Institute of Child Nutrition
The National Food Service Management Institute is having an open house to celebrate their 25th anniversary.
In conjunction with the 25th Anniversary Celebration, the NFSMI Child Nutrition Archives has prepared exhibits throughout the building that showcase the history of child nutrition. Tours of these displays offer a brief overview of how programs began and then grew into the programs we know today. Other items include the history of NFSMI and the role it has played in the advancement of child nutrition programs.
To celebrate its 25th Anniversary, the National Food Service Management Institute will hold Open Houses on the following dates and times.
Wednesday, October 22, 2014 — 10:00 a.m. – 12:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 23, 2014 — 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Wednesday, October 29, 2014 — 2:00 p.m. – 4:00 p.m.
Thursday, October 30, 2014 — 11:00 a.m. – 1:00 p.m.
Please call or email an R.S.V.P. to John Wall (662-915-7658 or johnwall@olemiss.edu) of the date and time you plan to attend an Open House. We look forward to seeing you.
Celebrate National Farm to School Month in October – Institute of Child Nutrition
October is National Farm to School Month, a time to celebrate the connections that are happening all over the country between schools and local food!
Farm to school enriches the connection communities have with fresh, healthy food and local food producers by changing food purchasing and education practices at schools and preschools. Students gain access to healthy, local foods as well as education opportunities such as school gardens, cooking lessons and farm field trips.
Over the past decade, the farm to school movement has exploded across the United States, reaching millions of students in all 50 states and Washington, D.C. Farm to school is an important tool in the fight against childhood obesity and food insecurity. In addition to improving child health, when schools buy local, they create new markets for local and regional farmers and contribute to vibrant communities, a win-win-win scenario!
NFSMI Celebrates 25th Anniversary – Institute of Child Nutrition
National Food Service Management Institute
By: Katie Lovett
OXFORD, MISS. – The National Food Service Management Institute (NFSMI) will host a celebration and reception for their 25th anniversary in their building on The University of Mississippi (UM) campus Wednesday, Oct. 8 from 2-5 p.m.
“Exciting things are happening here as we continue to make progress and add to the great and successful history of the Institute,” said Elizabeth Halford, Marketing Specialist and Assistant to the Executive Director at NFSMI.
NFSMI was established by the United States Congress in 1989 and was brought to The University of Mississippi in 1991. The Institute’s mission is to provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.
“Our national recognition and the awareness of our fabulous free resources have both increased a great deal during my time here. Our staff has grown in order to keep up with the increased demand,” Halford said.
During the event Katie Wilson, Executive Director of NFSMI, will welcome the guests and Chancellor Dan Jones of UM will address the group. Afterward, Dorothy Caldwell, past president of the American School Food Service Association (ASFSA), will give a brief presentation on the history of NFSMI.
For more information about NFSMI call (800) 321-3054 or visit www.nfsmi.org.