Arts + College Preparatory Academy (ACPA)

ACPA serves 500 students grade 7-12 in Columbus OH, providing a trailblazing arts and college prep curriculum in an environment that is safe, inclusive, and progressive. ACPA partnered with FIG to align its school food programs with the overarching school values. FIG conducted surveys, interviews, and focus groups with students, staff, families, and the wider community to identify a shared vision for the school food programs; FIG led a student team in designing menus and marketing concepts; FIG led virtual taste testing and information sessions for students and families; and FIG supported ACPA administrators as they built a new kitchen, hired a new team, and developed entirely scratch-cooking, local-sourcing, climate-conscious school meal programs.

Project start date: December 2020

Project end date: June 2021