Boothbay Region Elementary School and Wiscasset Primary School were two of 14 Maine schools to receive $5,000 grants through the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation’s Healthy School Food Champions program.

The schools were awarded the grant because of their proven commitment to high-quality food and the health of students. The funds from the grant will ensure students have access to healthy food by helping schools to purchase equipment and fresh, healthy produce and train staff in healthy food preparation.

This grant is made possible by the Harvard Pilgrim Health Care Foundation and local partners in each of the three states.

“The school cafeteria plays a key role in any effort to create healthier environments for kids where they can receive the fresh, nutritious foods they need to be healthy and successful students,” said Karen Voci, Executive Director of the Harvard Pilgrim Foundation. “This grant is a wonderful way to provide schools with the tools they need in order to make healthy choices the easy choices for students.”

Maine grants are in partnership with Let’s Go!, a program of The Barbara Bush Children’s Hospital at Maine Medical Center.