COMRADE KD REED JR

One of my first partnerships to provide nutrient dense meals during out of school time was with a local grassroots chef, Mama Gina back in 2023.

The impact of this initiative expressed a measurable increase in scholar engagement, behavior, attendance
and academic performance.

The philosophy of this initiative was simple, give the kids some food they could look forward to.

Studies on CONVENTIONAL universal and regular school meal programs show that proper nutrition helps stabilize student mood, reduces classroom aggression, lowers disciplinary referrals, suspensions, and law enforcement contact. As well as increases in academic performance and test scores.

When we apply these studies in POST MODERN time, allotting for the reality that scholars do not receive nutrient dense meals during practice for varsity/jv athletics and out of school time clubs/programs, we find a gap that must be filled.

Here's to the continued pursuit of universal, and NUTRIENT DENSE, meals for highschool scholars in out of school time programs, clubs and athletics.

Alhamdulillah and All Power The People 🔥 Thank you to Mama Gina !