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Tenn. launches No Tennessee Child Goes Hungry initiative

 By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 09, 2015

The state’s Department of Human Services is requesting help from Tennesseans in fighting child hunger.

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University’s new dining options getting positive reviews

 Sep. 09, 2015

Duke University students are reacting positively to the new additions, including Dame’s Chicken and Waffles, says Director of Dining Services Robert Coffey.

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USDA awards $8M in funding for schools struggling to make healthy meals

By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 09, 2015

Funds will go toward training programs that help school districts meet the new professional standards for cafeteria staff, as well as state programs that provide nutrition education, child care and summer meals.

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Retirement muddies future of NSLP

Sep. 09, 2015

Rep. John Kline (R-Minn.), chairman of the House committee that oversees child nutrition programs, is retiring from Congress next year, raising questions about the prospects for reauthorizing the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Dora Rivas’ next path to promoting child nutrition

By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 08, 2015

The four-decade veteran of school foodservice is technically retiring, but don’t expect her to stop pursuing a lifelong goal of improving what youngsters eat. She took a moment to share why she’s retiring, what she’s learned and which of her many achievements make her most proud.

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School district proposes $1.8M cafeteria renovation

Sep. 08, 2015

The proposed 7,700-square-foot cafeteria would be domed, double as a safe room and seat 312 people, according to the district’s superintendent.

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High school launches rotating lunch themes to boost sales

Sep. 08, 2015

Brunch week, Mexican- and Italian-themed food, and a baked potato bar are concepts that Washington County Public Schools will offer for lunch this year on a revolving basis.

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Nutritionist compares school lunch menu to packed lunches

Sep. 08, 2015

Although Tami Hulcher liked that there were more fruits and vegetables on Henrico County Public Schools’ lunch menu, she didn’t like everything she saw.

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SNA to Congress: Don’t delay the NSLP re-up

By Bianca N. Herron on Sep. 08, 2015

With some Beltway watchers fearing lawmakers won’t get to reauthorization before funding for school lunches expires this month, the School Nutrition Association re-emphasized the importance of acting, particularly on reimbursements and flexibility.

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Maintaining a la carte sales through smart compliance with snack rules

By Katie Fanuko on Sep. 08, 2015

Maintaining a la carte sales since the implementation of the Smart Snacks in School rule has been a challenge three out of four school FSDs have been

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