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FoodService Director is working to track the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. See below for the latest updates, and to connect with other operators during this time, join the private Facebook group Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry.

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USDA begins feeding program partnership to provide meals for students impacted by COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 17, 2020

The meals will be delivered to students in rural areas who don’t have access to a Summer Food Service Program meal site.

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Sodexo Stop Hunger Foundation steps up feeding programs during the coronavirus pandemic

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 17, 2020

“Mobilizing food is one of the biggest challenges,” says the foundation’s executive director.

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USDA extends comment period on proposed school meal reforms due to COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 17, 2020

The comment period has been extended by 30 days and will now end on April 22.

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Mich. creates interactive map showing location of school feeding sites

By FSD Staff on Mar. 17, 2020

All schools in the state are closed for several weeks to help slow the spread of COVID-19.

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House passes bill to expand food programs for families impacted by COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 16, 2020

The Families First Coronavirus Response Act will provide $1 billion in funding to food programs such as SNAP.

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President Trump calls on all Americans to forgo restaurant dining

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 16, 2020

The president and health officials also asked citizens to avoid gatherings with more than 10 people, at home as well as outside.

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Students rely on to-go meals during COVID-19 pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 13, 2020

K-12 operators are working to set up meal sites so students affected by COVID-19-related closures don’t miss out on meals.

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COVID-19 restrictions hit colleges hard

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2020

College foodservice teams across the country are dealing with canceled classes, student evacuations and limited campus operations.

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Sodexo extends sick leave for employees with COVID-19

By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 13, 2020

The foodservice provider to colleges, healthcare and other noncommercial operations is expanding benefits during the pandemic.

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Gold Plate announcement postponed until November due to coronavirus

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 12, 2020

This year's winner will be revealed five months later than usual.

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