nom! Schools helping students discover healthy choices

In 2025, Foodbank WA continued to bring nutrition education to life through nom! Schools, reaching more students, teachers, and school communities across Western Australia.

We visited 38 schools and delivered 118 hands‑on sessions to more than 1,740 students.

Our team travelled across the state, from Newman, Port Hedland, Tom Price and Paraburdoo to Bunbury, Geraldton and across the Perth metro area.

Teachers told us how much the program meant to their students. Every session helped students see that healthy eating can be simple, tasty and fun with reports that many students continued cooking our nom! recipes at home. A teacher said, “The entire experience was well structured, engaging and meaningful for our students. Every component from the hands-on activities to the food tastings contributed positively to student learning and enthusiasm around healthy eating.”

Another teacher shared, “This program is invaluable for Aboriginal students living in remote communities. Any program that highlights healthy foods cooked in a tasty and easy way is a wonderful opportunity to have a positive influence on young children.”

These stories reflect the heart of nom! Schools. They show what happens when students are given a safe, hands-on space to explore food, learn practical skills and discover the joy in creating something healthy for themselves. This aligns with our wider work highlighted in our Annual Impact Report, where nom! continues to build healthy habits across the state.

Looking ahead to 2026

In 2026 we will continue to grow the reach of nom! Schools and deepen our impact in classrooms and communities. We are proud to continue our partnership with Mineral Resources and PLS for the third year. With their support, we will deliver three trips to the Pilbara and visit schools in Bunbury, Geraldton and the Perth metro area. These partnerships help us reach more students in regional areas, where access to hands‑on nutrition education and cooking sessions can make a real difference.

We are excited for another year of inspiring young people to build healthy habits that last a lifetime. Every session gives students “vital life skills and knowledge” to make informed food choices, and we are proud to be part of their journey.