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Clock ticking on reauthorization of Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act

 By Dana Moran on Jul. 13, 2015

With thousands of bills hitting Congress, the SNA knew a nationwide effort was needed to make reauthorization of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act a priority.

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Georgia businesses, farms co-op cafeteria tables

 Jul. 13, 2015

Georgia’s electric cooperatives are partnering with local farms to provide produce in their employee cafeterias, allowing support for the “Georgia Grown” initiative.

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Wisconsin schools promote healthy eating through gardening

Jul. 13, 2015

Twelve Green Bay-area schools have secured small grants to help fund on-site gardens, through the collaboration of Live54218, a nonprofit, and KI, a contract furniture company.

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Last week for free Picayune school lunch

Jul. 13, 2015

The Picayune School District, which was offering a free summer lunch program, will only run through July 17. Parents are being encouraged to get free hot lunch while it’s available.

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University program increases local food in Iowa schools

Jul. 13, 2015

By creating a five-week cycle menu that changes depending on the season, a program funded through Iowa State University was able to increase the usage of Iowa-grown foods in four state school districts.

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New Hampshire school drops NSLP as food fight continues

Jul. 13, 2015

Starting this fall, Londonderry High School will offer a new cafeteria menu that officials hope will increase appetites and revive declining sales.

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Washington school district wants new cafeteria to be a ‘destination’

Jul. 13, 2015

The new cafeteria at Marysville School District will be as energy efficient and tech savvy as possible, and will be open throughout the school day.

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Michigan cancels state contract with Aramark

Jul. 13, 2015

The state is ending its prison foodservice contract halfway through the planned term. A myriad of alleged issues, from meal shortages to drug smuggling, prompted the termination.

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Cafeteria to be made into community space

Jul. 13, 2015

A Michigan elementary school is using $200,000 in grants to renovate its cafeteria, which will also become a multipurpose room for the community.

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Sodexo introduces district food truck

Jul. 10, 2015

To entice students to purchase school lunches, the KISD food truck will visit Keller district’s four high schools once a week and other locations on the fifth day.

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