More than 1,000 students from Copiague Middle School received fruits and vegetables and volunteered to avoid unhealthy snacks as part of the 22nd Annual Global Youth Service Day 2010. To prepare for this event, students in the Home and Careers/Consumer Science classes washed, cut, and prepared the healthy treats before distributing them to their classmates. “This “Healthy Snack Day” was inspired by vocal students looking for healthy alternatives in the cafeteria,” said Christine Barteldt, Home and Careers teacher who spearheaded the program. “Thanks to a grant from UnitedHealthcare/Heroes Youth Services of America and a generous donation of fresh produce from Sal’s Fruit Tree, these local youths will join more than three million young people in serving communities across the country.”
Taking into consideration all student allergies, the fruits and vegetables served included, but were not limited to, tomatoes, peppers, broccoli, pears, bananas, pineapples, and various berries. Professional chef Rob Tinelli also volunteered his time to help the students with the preparation. Chef Tinelli and Mrs. Barteldt also assisted the students in distinguishing between usable waste and garbage, with the waste being used to make soups and broths.
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