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Florida school district to feed students this summer

 Jun. 08, 2015

With nearly one in four families suffering from food insecurity in Collier County, according to a local food bank, the school district is combating hunger by offering a summer foodservice program.

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U of A to feed Walmart shareholders’ meeting

 Jun. 05, 2015

Chartwells, University of Arkansas’ foodservice provider, will feed attendees of the Walmart shareholder’s meeting three meals a day and has plans to limit food waste.

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Indiana hospital plants learning garden

Jun. 05, 2015

Elkhart General Hospital won’t use the produce in the cafeteria, but as a learning tool to show patients the benefits of incorporating healthy foods into their diet.

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BBQ: Fast casual’s next hot category?

By Kelly Killian on Jun. 05, 2015

Fast-casual barbecue spots, a bright star in an already shining restaurant segment, are particularly poised for growth, according to Chicago researcher Technomic.

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Texas school district expands mobile food locations

Jun. 05, 2015

McAllen schools have added 32 new locations, some with dinner and snack times, to their meals-on-wheels summer program.

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OSHA airs recommendations for transgender employees’ bathrooms

By Peter Romeo on Jun. 05, 2015

The agency suggests unisex facilities, but stresses that it is merely advising the set-up, not requiring it.

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Legislators press veterans' home to pay food license fee

Jun. 05, 2015

Grand Rapids Home for Veterans’ cafeteria meal service is available to residents, but visitors must bring their own food. Legislators want the home to pay up so the cafeteria can serve all.

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High school opts out of the National School Lunch Program

Jun. 05, 2015

After students outlined their issues with the federal standards in a petition, one Minnesota school has decided to opt out of the program, losing $170,000 in funding.

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Salad bar bill introduced

By Bianca N. Herron on Jun. 04, 2015

New legislation in Congress would establish a program to provide training, technical assistance and the placement of salad bars in schools across the U.S.

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Florida graduate student establishes food pantry for students

Jun. 04, 2015

One student at Florida International University has set up a food pantry as a source for nonperishable food items on campus. Students who show their identification can visit once per week, taking up to 10 pounds of food each visit.

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