Seventeen schools will get salad bars through a partnership between BCBSM and the United Start Foundation.

BCBSM says that since 2015, it has supported 91 salad bars in Michigan schools through the national Salad Bars to Schools initiative in order to empower Michigan students to make healthier choice by increasing access to fresh fruits and vegetables.

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A ribbon-cutting ceremony will be held at Mound Park Elementary School in Warren to celebrate the new salad bars.

State Rep. Lori Stone joined school officials for the ribbon-cutting ceremony. “As a life-long teacher, I know how important it is to ensure our children have regular access to fresh fruits and vegetables, both for their education and their long-term success,” said Stone. “I want to thank Blue Cross and United Fresh Start Foundation for their tremendous generosity in helping to bring these healthy choices to students here in our community and throughout the state.”