The Dish: Shri Bark Healthy Snacks a Hit at Local Schools

Written By Molly Messier

Alison Bologna has devoted much of her time to introducing healthy snacks into schools, and now it’s finally happening. Bologna, known as a WJAR-TV NBC 10 morning news co-anchor, as well as a certified yoga teacher and nonprofit leader, has recently introduced Shri Bark “A Smart School Snack” into local schools.


Bologna started Shri, an urban outreach yoga studio in 2009, and a few years later, came up with the new concept of Shri Bark, a nut-free, fruit, oat and seed square. In 2014, she tested out her product in the retail market. Since then, a number of stores have signed on to carry the snack, including Eastside Marketplace, Tom’s Market, the Coffee Exchange and even Whole Foods.


Flash forward to the present: Bringing these healthy snacks into schools is a no-brainer. “We thought it would be a great initiative because they are nut-free,” says Bologna.

Molly Messier

Molly Messier is a Providence-based creative director helping brands tell their story through artistic direction and strategic design. She is a visual storyteller and designer thinker guided by a distinctive point of view that celebrates art, travel, wellness and the mediterranean slow life.

https://www.messithoughtscreative.com
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