Donna S. Martin

School Nutrition Program Director, Passionate about Feeding Children, Past President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

@GENYOUthNow @Act4HlthyKids So excited about this new Alliance.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

@carlahall stole the show at FNCE! Everyone cannot stop talking about how fantastic she was, but those of who know her already knew that!!!

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

We’re proud to celebrate GENYOUth Board Members @carlahall and @donnamartinrd as they take the stage at the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’ Food & Nutrition Conference & Expo (FNCE) in Nashville! 🎤✨

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Sponsored by @NtlDairyCouncil
Today is World School Milk Day! Whether plain or chocolate with a small amount of added sugar, dairy milk can help fuel students’ learning, sports or play.

Cheers to #SchoolMilk !

#WorldSchoolMilkDay #Milk #Nutrition #DairyNourishesLife

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Knowing how 2 select & prepare nourishing meals is a lifeline, not a luxury. Charlie Cart has a mission to educate & inform the public @ the transformational power of food through food education. @gocharliecart @foodtank @alicelouisewaters @ESYNYC @whatisfoodeducation

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

This is an amazing survey @GENYOUthNow du that really gives great insight into what students think about school meals. It emphasizes that we need to get more input from them. As they say “if it is about us then don’t do it without us”. Wise advice.

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

School meals are fueling student success👏! From nourishing milk and fresh fruit/veggies to hearty whole grains and lean protein, school meals are providing the fuel that helps students succeed.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

So happy to be speaking on this webinar to help School Districts learn how to hire student workers for their Summer Nutrition Programs. We will provide you with all the tools you need to advertise, recruit, hire, and train students to work! #nokidhungry

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Looking forward to sharing my insights about Farm to School efforts at the Florida Farm to School Conference in March. Join me in Orlando to learn more! https://t.co/Hs2vaJS7ET

[FLFNW @FLFNW]

Welcome our 2025 FLFarm to School Conference keynote speaker, Donna Martin! She Retired Director of the Burke County, GA School Nutrition Program, Past-President of the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics and Farm to School Visionary!​
Register today: https://t.co/YrVz9cy9bR

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Attention students! Nominations are open for GENYOUth’s National Youth Council! Don’t miss this opportunity to use your #YouthVoice to create change in your school community. Grade 9-12. Apply through February 28, 2025 at https://t.co/hTNuDlYHuZ. #YouthEngagement #YouthWellness

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

GENYOUth CEO @AMKRD, Chief Wellness Officer @karenkafer, and Board of Director member @donnamartinrd are attending the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics’s #FNCE in Minneapolis this week!

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Thanks GenYouth for amplifying this important issue. Our children deserve to have the best nutrition in order for them to succeed in life.

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

Take a listen to leading school nutrition authority and GENYOUth Board Member @@donnamartinrd's message on the negative impact of food insecurity on at-risk children, and the importance of providing equitable access to healthy and nutritious #SchoolMeals for all students.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Food and Nutrition Service Team Nutrition initiative is hosting a webinar, Meal Talk: Reducing Added Sugars in School Meals, that will highlight strategies to reduce added sugars to meet forthcoming added sugar limits for school meals.
Date: Sept 12
Time: 3:00 - 4:00 pm ET

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Great session on what GenZ’s thoughts were on eating healthy and how we can better engage them in the School Nutrition Program. Great panel and great audience!

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

Chief Wellness Officer @karenkafer, GENYOUth Board member @donnamartinrd, and summer intern Jada Curd, along with @IamCPS Director of Student Dining Jessica Shelly presented findings from GENYOUth’s recent insights survey.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

I love this blog on Youth Insights — Cultivating Healthy Eating for the Future: An Interview With GENYOUth CEO Ann Marie Krautheim, M.A., R.D., L.D. It gives us a lot of food for thought on how to motivate youth to eat healthy. @GENYOUthNow
https://t.co/VCJnsr9pDP

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

What an honor to be able to present at this great conference on Food Policy. Talking about the important role Healthy School Meals play in educating our students.

[Consumer Federation of America @ConsumerFed]

“Food is not just food, it has to be healthy!” - @donnamartinrd #SchoolMeals #FoodJustice

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

I am so excited to be speaking about this important issue of nutrition and food security and what roles school nutrition programs play in alleviating food insecurity.

[Alliance for a Healthier Generation @HealthierGen]

We'll be chatting about #WholeChild health and food and #NutritionSecurity with @donnamartinrd, Dr. Caree Jackson Cotwright (@USDANutrition), and Karla D'Alleva Valas (@FidelityChrtbl) on January 23! Join us: https://t.co/q5Djds0pDL

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

It is an honor to be part of a Board that does such amazing work to ensure children have the good nutrition they need and live active lives.

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

During our week of #Gratitude, we offer a sincere thank you to GENYOUth’s Board of Directors, our committed partners in ensuring all children have opportunities to live #WellNourished and #PhysicallyActive lives.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Thank you Jean Ragalie-Carr. I am honored and humbled to receive this award.

[Jean Ragalie-Carr @JeanRagalieRD]

So proud of @donnamartinrd #Medallion award recipient at #FNCE

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Thank you @BusinessPressLV for continuing to put
the spotlight on the need to continue to support School Nutrition Programs around the country.
National nonprofit to provide meal equipment grants to local schools to feed students https://t.co/gE9vsXnFT7 via @businesspresslv

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

Thanks @GENYOUthNow for putting the spotlight on this important issue. Hunger cannot wait!

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

Give a listen/watch to leading school nutrition authority and GENYOUth Board Member @donnamartinrd’s #HungerActionMonth message on the critical need to help our nation’s schools provide healthy nutrition to their students to #EndStudentHunger.

[Donna S. Martin @donnamartinrd]

I always like an opportunity to share how School Nutrition Programs can improve food insecurity in communities all over the US. Summer Feeding fills that bill!!!

[GENYOUthNow @GENYOUthNow]

GENYOUth’s CWO @karenkafer is at #ANC23, along with leading school nutrition authority, GENYOUth Board Member, & past President of the Academy of Nutrition & Dietetics @donnamartinrd; and Kris Holley & Jim Zimmer from @dominos Smart Slice + @KatieBambacht from @NtlDairyCouncil.