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University to build 'food forest'

 Mar. 31, 2015

Students and staff at Whitworth University are planting fruit trees and vegetables on an acre of unused land that will be open for anyone on campus to use.

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School district bus to feed needy students during spring break

 Mar. 30, 2015

A Florida school district will use a retrofitted school bus to deliver meals to students while schools are closed.

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Is childhood nutrition the key to the economy?

Mar. 30, 2015

A growing body of medical experts and researchers are saying childhood nutrition affects adult income earning potential.

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Sodexo manager responds to student complaints about lack of healthy fare

By Katie Fanuko on Mar. 30, 2015

University dining services director says his program offers healthy options and actively seeks student input.

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University chef adds insects to school menu

Mar. 27, 2015

A Winnipeg university is seriously into sustainable eating, incorporating crickets and mealworms into menu items.

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2015 K-12 Census: USDA regulations continue to confound schools

By Paul King on Mar. 26, 2015

A recent survey of its members by the School Nutrition Association revealed that many operators are facing moderate to serious challenges in meeting the stricter nutritional requirements set by the U.S. Department of Agriculture.

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Hospital recognized for progressive sustainability efforts

Mar. 23, 2015

An Indiana hospital is being recognized as being the most environmentally progressive in the state for programs including a rooftop garden and composting program to battle food waste.

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Backpack program helps students facing food insecurity

Mar. 23, 2015

New initiative supplies students in need with four meals and snacks every Friday to help keep them fed over the weekend.

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Rats possible in high school cafeteria

Mar. 23, 2015

San Diego Unified School District is investigating a rat problem after an employee in one high school found large amounts of rodent droppings in the cafeteria and other locations.

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Cafeteria worker contracts Hepatitis A

Mar. 20, 2015

A school district is monitoring students and staff after a cafeteria worker was diagnosed with Hepatitis A.

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