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Here’s what people are saying about nom! Schools 

 “The nom! Schools program successfully combined nutrition education with practical cooking skills, empowering students to make healthier food choices. By emphasising the versatility of canned and frozen fruits and vegetables, the program also addressed issues of accessibility and convenience, making healthy eating more attainable for all students.”

The image shows three young girls in a school setting, wearing blue school uniforms. They are grouped around a table with a large bowl of freshly made salad, which includes ingredients like shredded carrots and purple cabbage. One girl is mixing the salad while the other two are posing playfully with peace signs. The room has a modern feel with a light wood paneling and a fabric partition in the background. There’s a hint of classroom environment with a few educational items visible on shelves and a wall-mounted board.
The image shows a group of children and an adult, likely a teacher or caregiver, standing together in what appears to be a kitchen or classroom setting. The children are wearing matching school uniforms, consisting of dark blue shirts with yellow collars and trim. The adult is wearing a patterned blouse and has her arms around some of the children, smiling at the camera. In front of the group is a table with a large, round platter containing various snacks. The platter includes sliced carrots, red bell peppers, snap peas, and a bowl of dip, along with some rice crackers. The setting is bright and cheerful, with kitchen supplies visible on the shelves in the background. The overall mood of the image is positive and engaging, suggesting a communal activity such as a cooking class or snack time.

Parent from
Bullsbrook College

“… Since taking part in the foodbank incursion, my son is happy to try new foods he wouldn’t usually try. I mentioned on the day that he just wouldn’t try tomatoes. Said he didn’t like them. After having them at the incursion, he now declares himself a fan of tomatoes. He has also prepped and cooked the Ninja noodles twice. Included in the Ninja noodles are also foods he wouldn’t attempt. ie: celery and green beans.

So, he is now a fan of both of those foods also. He also made the corn dip. Both of which he was very proud of. He has always been a good and healthy eater, he just hasn’t been very experimental, but after attending your food incursion, his world has opened up and he is more open to trying new things. This incursion is brilliant!

“Skye and Laura were amazing! The education session was engaging, and the students really enjoyed the cooking part of the workshop. You could see the sense of pride and accomplishment in the students with what they had made. One of the students said to me ‘’we are just kids and look at what we made!’’. It was also nice that they received a recipe book and an information book about different foods. I had a student come up to tell me that he wants to start cooking at home with the recipe book he had been given.”

Chaplain at
Perth Metro School

Teacher at
Perth Metro School

 ‘’I found the entire program so engaging and really informed my class about the value of knowing about food nutrition. They thoroughly enjoyed participating in the program. It was informative and engaging and I liked the way that [the facilitator] not only delivered the information but then provided an engaging hands, on activity.

The students loved the cooking aspect and gave them the life skill of cleaning up. It was lovely to see them all try new foods they would not normally eat. I have had parents come in and compliment the program. I would definitely like to be involved again next year. Thank you!!’

The image shows two young girls engaged in a cooking activity. They are standing at a table and working together to mix ingredients in a large, clear plastic bowl. One girl is holding the bowl steady, while the other is using a masher to combine the ingredients. The girl on the left is wearing a yellow school polo shirt with a school emblem, and she has her hair tied back. The girl on the right is wearing a dark blue jacket over a blue shirt and is also focused on mixing the ingredients. On the table in front of them, there is a red cutting board with a blue knife, and next to it is a green placemat with what appears to be a recipe or instructions sheet. The background shows a classroom or kitchen setting, with other students and tables visible, indicating a group activity or cooking class. The atmosphere seems educational and collaborative.

Thanks to our funders

We wouldn’t be able to achieve this without support from our funders Mineral Resources and Pilbara Minerals.

“Thank you for coming to visit my school and giving us an absolutely amazing time while you were here. I have learnt lots of things like knife safety, how to cook some amazing dishes and the Australian Guide to Healthy Eating. I hope that you guys had an amazing time while you were here. I also hope so so so much that you guys at Foodbank get another opportunity to come back.”

Student from a
Perth Metro School
The image shows three children in a brightly lit classroom or kitchen setting, actively participating in a cooking activity. The children, two girls and a boy, are smiling and holding food mixture in their hands, proudly displaying their work. They are wearing different colored school polo shirts with name tags, indicating a collaborative school event. In front of them on a wooden table are a mixing bowl, a bowl of white powder, and a plate with a few pieces of their food creation. Other children in blue uniforms are visible in the background, further emphasizing the group activity and cheerful atmosphere.

“I enjoyed learning how to make new
foods and finding new foods I love.”

Student from a
Pilbara School 
The image shows three girls in a classroom setting, enthusiastically participating in a cooking activity. They are smiling and showing their hands covered in what looks like chocolate and powdered sugar. The girls are wearing school uniforms with name tags; two of them are in blue shirts, while the third is in a red shirt. In front of them on the table are mixing bowls, a wooden spoon, a masher, and plates filled with round chocolate-coated treats they have made. Other children are visible in the background, working on similar activities, creating a lively and engaging atmosphere. The classroom walls are decorated with colorful artwork, adding to the cheerful environment.

“I loved how the food tasted and
how my group worked as a team.”


Student from a
Pilbara School 
The image shows four children standing in a classroom, smiling at the camera while participating in a cooking activity. They are all wearing blue school uniforms with name tags. In front of them is an electric skillet filled with a colorful mixture of chopped vegetables, including carrots, corn, peas, and beans, being stirred with a large spoon. The children appear proud and engaged in the activity. Behind them, the classroom wall is decorated with number charts and colorful artwork, creating a bright and educational atmosphere. The overall scene is one of teamwork and learning through hands-on experience.

“Thank you for visiting my school. My favourite thing was learning how to cook all different recipes and teaching us about the food wheel. It was so much fun to learn.
I learned how t to use a knife properly and cooking properly but with having fun.”

Student from a
Perth Metro School