Flagship Partnership in Tennessee

Nashville, Tennessee | School: Valor Collegiate Academies (1,900 students, grades 5–12)

Flagship Partnership in Tennessee

As Genuine Foods’ first site in Tennessee, Valor Collegiate Academies is known for its Compass model of social-emotional learning and strong academic results. Genuine Foods supports this by providing scratch-made meals that fuel focus, build community, and reflect the school’s diversity.

Inclusive launch:

Many new team members spoke primarily Kurdish, so Genuine Foods created Kurdish-language training materials and worked with family translators to support onboarding and ensure staff confidence.

Immediate impact:

  • Meal participation rose from 42% to 57% within the first two weeks, a 15% increase
  • Teachers are eating more than ever, signaling improved quality

Celebrating diversity:

Scratch-made meals with global flavors make dining both familiar and exciting, turning the cafeteria into a place where culture is celebrated and community grows.

Extending the School’s Mission

For Valor, food service is part of a larger purpose. Genuine Foods shares the school’s belief that diversity is a strength and that students thrive when they are well-nourished and supported.

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