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Biden’s American Families Plan includes over $40 billion in funding for child nutrition

 By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 28, 2021

The plan would expand CEP and Summer EBT access, while offering financial incentives to schools that offer more healthy foods.

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Biden sets $15 wage as requirement for federal foodservice contracts

 By Peter Romeo on Apr. 27, 2021

An executive order issued by the White House on Tuesday also requires that use of a tip credit be phased out by 2024.

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Senators introduce Farm to School Act of 2021

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 26, 2021

The bipartisan bill would expand the USDA's Farm to School Grant Program.

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N.H. bill would allow leftover school meals to be donated to students in need

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 19, 2021

The bill is currently under review by the state's Senate Education Committee.

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Senators introduce bipartisan bill to expand summer meal access

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 19, 2021

The Summer Meals Act would expand program eligibility and improve access for students in rural and underserved communities.

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CDC chief warns there could be another COVID surge if states don't slow reopenings

By Peter Romeo on Mar. 30, 2021

Rochelle Walensky's emotional alert comes as foodservice operations report strengthening sales under loosened restrictions.

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Senate Committee on Agriculture holds first hearing on Child Nutrition Reauthorization

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 26, 2021

Ranking Member John Boozman says the committee plans to make Child Nutrition Reauthorization a priority this year.

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What’s on the docket for school nutrition policy?

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 23, 2021

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack and other government leaders discussed school nutrition plans at the National Anti-Hunger Policy Conference, held last week.

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Both sides of $15 wage debate argue new congressional data proves them right

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 09, 2021

An in-depth economic analysis shows nearly 1 million workers would be pulled out of poverty, but 1.4 million jobs would be eliminated.

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U.S. Senate votes to stave off federal wage increase during the pandemic

By Peter Romeo on Feb. 05, 2021

The legislative body also boosted the chances of Congress passing President Biden’s $1.9 trillion aid package.

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