Grants That Take Your Program to the Next Level!

The Spring 2025 grant cycle has closed—thank you to all who applied!

We’re energized by the enthusiasm from school nutrition professionals across the region and are already looking forward to what’s ahead. The next opportunity to apply for Power Up Pack Grants will be in Fall 2025.

In the meantime, there are still plenty of ways to power up your program!

Explore the school nutrition resources on our Partner Portal to find tools, inspiration and order ready-to-use materials that support youth wellness and increase access to nutritious meals. We've got you covered!

Reach out to Deena Benson to be added to our school nutrition director communications and receive updates on upcoming grant cycles, opportunities and more!

Together, we’re building a brighter, healthier future — one meal at a time.

Success Story: Kimberly Schools Boost Breakfast Participation from Zero to 1000%

Under the leadership of Carla Hogue, Kimberly School District made transformative strides in their school meal programs by introducing a grab-and-go breakfast model and a mobile serving line at both their middle and high schools. The results were remarkable: the middle school experienced an outstanding 1000% increase in breakfast participation!

By relocating meals to common areas, implementing creative marketing strategies and introducing delicious new recipes, the district captured students' interest and significantly boosted participation in school meals.

Reflecting on the impact, Carla shared, "Without the grants we've received from Dairy West, our school meal programs wouldn't be what they are today. We are so grateful to be recipients of grants that have made such a meaningful difference in our child nutrition program."

Want to collaborate amongst other school nutrition professionals and receive the most up-to-date information and resources?

Learn more about Dairy West resources and how other school nutrition professionals are enhancing their programs by joining the Dairy West School Nutrition Professionals Facebook group. The group is open to all Idaho and Utah school nutrition professionals in K-12 settings, including directors and staff, to offer resources and opportunities to share ideas across programs.