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USDA and partners announce School Food System Transformation Challenge Sub-Grants recipients

By Benita Gingerella on May 17, 2024

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) and its partners have announced the first round of grant recipients for the program, which aims to support projects intended to strengthen the supply chain for school foodservice programs.

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Local smoked brisket brings students running to the cafeteria at Monett R-1 Schools

 By Benita Gingerella on May 17, 2024

Beef is what’s on the menu at Monett R-1 Schools thanks to its partnership with Mo Beef Kids.

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How the North Little Rock nutrition team is boosting its breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on May 15, 2024

The nutrition team has steadily increased its breakfast participation by about 5% annually the past two school years.

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Minnesota lawmakers say yes to farm-to-school funding

By Benita Gingerella on May 14, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Connecticut bill that would set up a child nutrition outreach program has been approved by lawmakers.

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How the nutrition team at Urbandale Community School District is bringing diverse dishes to the menu

By Benita Gingerella on May 14, 2024

The nutrition team is working to make sure that the entire student body, which represents 20 different countries, is able to experience a taste of home when they sit down for lunch.

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NYC Public Schools brings composting to every cafeteria

By Benita Gingerella on May 09, 2024

The two-year initiative was spearheaded by the city as a way to reduce waste in the city’s public schools.

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How the nutrition team at RSU 89 is serving scratch-made meals that rival restaurants

By Benita Gingerella on May 08, 2024

The nutrition team received a Healthy Meals Incentive grant to hire an extra set of hands around the kitchen to help with expanding scratch-made options for students.

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New York and Pennsylvania provide grant funding for farm-to-school programs

By Benita Gingerella on May 07, 2024

Also in this week’s legislative update: Oklahoma says okay to electronic school meal applications and New Hampshire lawmakers rework a bill that would make a handful of changes to school nutrition programs.

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How Clear Lake School District is serving low-sodium menu items that students enjoy

By Benita Gingerella on May 06, 2024

The district recently received a Healthy School Meals Incentive grant to expand the number of scratch-made, low-sodium dishes on its menu.

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4 ways school nutrition teams are being honored during School Lunch Hero Day

By Benita Gingerella on May 03, 2024

The first Friday in May marks School Lunch Hero Day and districts across the country are celebrating school nutrition professionals.

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