UAMS Healthy Food System

March 4, 2022

UAMS, Farmington Public Schools Creating Healthy Meals for Students

David Wise

Kid eating

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) and Farmington Public Schools are working together to create healthier meals and eating environments for students. The school district recently updated and strengthened its wellness policy to increase whole grains in meals, prioritize Arkansas-grown produce and products and prominently display healthy food choices like fresh…

May 27, 2020

UAMS Receives $1.28 Million Pledge to Develop School Nutrition Program for Healthier Food Choices in Northwest Arkansas

David Wise

Food Bank

FAYETTEVILLE — The University of Arkansas for Medical Sciences (UAMS) will expand partnerships with local school districts to implement a school nutrition enrichment program in Northwest Arkansas to provide healthier food choices for students. The program expansion is supported by a $1.28 million grant from the Alice L. Walton Foundation. It will build on a…