Food and connections

Mikayla, 4th grade, Lowell, 2025-26.

By Mikayla, Lowell Healthy Lion reporters | Healthy Lion reporters in Ms. Albright’s room reflected about what they learned from their interview with Mrs. West, a Clearview Regional High School cafeteria worker. She discussed how food plays a part in making connections. Below are some of their thoughts.

I feel that when you’re eating with your family and friends, you can have a conversation with each other while enjoying the food you ate. Eating with your family while connecting can help reduce stress. I enjoy trying new foods from different countries.

Illustration by Mikayla, 4th grade, Lowell, 2025-26.

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