Event to Bring Light to Good School Lunches

A local food group is having a potluck event on Labor Day to bring awareness about the lack of nutrients in school lunches through much of the region. Greg Boulos, a regional event planner from the Pennsylvania Association for Sustainable Agriculture, says real food consists of fresh fruits and vegetables and farm grown food, unlike industrial food, which is often reconstituted, frozen and preserved. Boulos also says industrial foods lack enzymes that aid in digesting, and consequences of not having real food can vary from malnourishment to stunted growth. A contrasting issue is the price of lunch. Boulos says a mere $1.85 for a meal is not enough to buy real, satiating food that school children should have. The potluck at Mellon Park, taking place from 1 to 4pm, will be an opportunity for parents, fresh food advocates, legislatures and the general public to have a discussion about the importance of fresh food. It is a bring your own event, so attendees are to bring a plate, utensils and a dish to share.