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Georgia Schools Get $200K for Bulk Milk Dispensers to Boost Nutrition

Georgia Milk Producers invests $200K in bulk milk dispensers for schools, increasing milk consumption 29% while reducing waste. Partnership with The Dairy Alliance improves student nutrition.

This initiative directly impacts childhood health and environmental sustainability in Georgia schools. With three-quarters of children not meeting daily dairy recommendations, the transition to bulk milk dispensers has proven to increase consumption by 29% while reducing waste by 14 points. This means children receive more essential nutrients like calcium, vitamin D, and protein that support bone development, immune function, and learning capabilities. Environmentally, it significantly reduces single-use packaging waste in school cafeterias. For parents and communities, this represents a dual benefit: better nourished students who perform better academically and reduced environmental footprint in school meal programs.