Food program evolves over 9 years

Nine years has meant a world of difference to Sweetwater County School District No. 2’s Nutrition Services department.

Linda Martin, director of nutrition services, discussed the program’s growth during the school board’s meeting Tuesday night, highlighting many of the changes and improvements that have occurred since she took over the department in 2009. Martin attributes many of the changes and improvements made within Nutrition Services to her assistant director, Leah Kennison.

In 2009, the department was only required to offer milk, a fruit or vegetable, one protein and one grain, with stu...