Much has changed in school foodservice since the passing of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act in 2010. Many districts are making great strides to menu healthier meals, but the majority of those districts say they need some help to better enable them to serve better-for-you options to students.
Eighty-six percent of schools are serving healthy meals that meet the new meal pattern requirements as specified by the Healthy, Hungry-Free Kids Act, according to a new study released by the Kids’ Safe and Healthful Foods Project, a collaboration of The Pew Charitable Trusts and the Robert Wood Johnson Foundation.
But in order to help them serve these healthier meals, districts need some assistance, the study found. Eighty-eight% say they need at least one piece of kitchen equipment and 55% need infrastructure changes, such as electrical upgrades.
“Districts have made great strides, but there are still some challenges,” said Jessica Donze Black, director of the project, on a conference call with media. Donze Black said the project was done to assess the readiness of districts to implement the new meal pattern regulations.
Other nationwide study highlights include:
- The five most-needed pieces of equipment cost less than $2,000
- Storage and equipment for fruits and vegetables is the No. 1 need
- Districts need an average of $37,000 per school to purchase needed equipment
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Alabama
Highlights:
- 69% of districts in Alabama are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutritional standards.
- 90% of districts in Alabama need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $26,000 per school. Overall, $62.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Alabama to better serve healthy foods.
- 69% of districts in Alabama have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 53% expected the resources to be adequate. 8% of SFAs in Alabama were unsure whether they had the budget to purchase equipment.
- 60% of districts in Alabama need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Alabama:
- 43% need serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $102,000.
- 41% need a set of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $269,000.
- 40% need walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.
- 39% need software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $114,000.
- 39% need utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $170,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Alaska
Highlights:
- 88% of school districts in Alaska are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in Alaska need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $67,000 per school. Overall, $40 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Alaska to better serve healthy foods.
- 35% of school districts in Alaska have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 32% expected the resources to be adequate. 35% of SFAs in Alaska were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 64% of the districts in Alaska need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Alaska:
- 60%: Dry storage shelving units. Cost to meet statewide need: $98,000.
- 58%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $23,000.
- 53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.8 million.
- 50%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $45,000.
- 47%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.6 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Arizona
Highlights:
- 61% of school districts in Arizona are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 84% of school districts in Arizona need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $34,000 per school. Overall, $118.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Arizona to better serve healthy foods.
- 48% of school districts in Arizona have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 69% expected the resources to be adequate. 32% of SFAs in Arizona were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 47% of the districts in Arizona need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Arizona:
- 46%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $148,000.
- 43%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.5 million.
- 43%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.
- 42%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $515,000.
- 42%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $164,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Arkansas
Highlights:
- 98% of school districts in Arkansas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in Arkansas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $103.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Arkansas to better serve healthy foods.
- 23% of school districts in Arkansas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 58% of SFAs in Arkansas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 60% of the districts in Arkansas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Arkansas:
- 60%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.2 million.
- 51%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $434,000.
- 48%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $164,000.
- 47%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $393,000.
- 46%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $11 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
California
Highlights:
- 93% of school districts in California are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 93% of school districts in California need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $619.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in California to better serve healthy foods.
- 53% of school districts in California have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 34% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in California were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 70% of the districts in California need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in California:
- 60%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $9 million.
- 51%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $50 million.
- 48%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $44.5 million.
- 46%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.
- 46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $654,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Colorado
Highlights:
- 100% of school districts in Colorado are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 96% of school districts in Colorado need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $61,000 per school. Overall, $108.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Colorado to better serve healthy foods.
- 50% of school districts in Colorado have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 29% expected the resources to be adequate. 27% of SFAs in Colorado were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 74% of the districts in Colorado need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Colorado:
- 71%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $994,000.
- 65%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.6 million.
- 62%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.9 million.
- 58%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $7 million.
- 54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Connecticut
Highlights:
- 70% of school districts in Connecticut are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 87% of school districts in Connecticut need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $41,000 per school. Overall, $65 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Connecticut to better serve healthy foods.
- 46% of school districts in Connecticut have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.
- Of the districts with budgets, 38% expected the resources to be adequate. 12 percetnt of SFAs in Connecticut were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 71% of the districts in Connecticut need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Connecticut:
- 56%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $405,000.
- 50%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $531,000.
- 49%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $499,000.
- 44%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.
- 42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.7 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
District of Columbia
Highlights:
- 73% of schools in the District of Columbia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 81% of schools in the District of Columbia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $68,000 per school. Overall, $11.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in the district to better serve healthy foods.
- 27% of schools in the District of Columbia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the schools with budgets, 18% expected the resources to be adequate. 35% of SFAs in the District of Columbia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 58% of schools in the District of Columbia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in the District of Columbia:
- 42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet need: $628,000.
- 42%: Hot and/or cold transport containers or carts. Cost to meet need: $373,000.
- 42%: Slicers. Cost to meet need: $293,000.
- 42%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet need: $187,000.
- 38%: Stainless steel work tables. Cost to meet need: $51,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Delaware
Highlights:
- 86% of school districts in Delaware are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 100% of school districts in Delaware need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $82,000 per school. Overall, $14.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Delaware to better serve healthy foods.
- 50% of school districts in Delaware have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 60% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Delaware were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 75% of the districts in Delaware need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Delaware:
- 70%: Blast chillers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.7 million.
- 60%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.
- 55%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.
- 50%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $101,000.
- 50%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Florida
Highlights:
- 100% of school districts in Florida are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Florida need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $17,000 per school. Overall, $73.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Florida to better serve healthy foods.
- 55% of school districts in Florida have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 48% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Florida were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 60% of the districts in Florida need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Florida:
- 48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $424,000.
- 42%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.
- 40%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $692,000.
- 40%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $442,000.
- 36%: Stainless steel work tables. Cost to meet statewide need: $466,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Georgia
Highlights:
- 84% of school districts in Georgia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in Georgia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $124.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Georgia to better serve healthy foods.
- 78% of school districts in Georgia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 36% expected the resources to be adequate. 7% of SFAs in Georgia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 65% of the districts in Georgia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Georgia:
- 54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $775,000.
- 53%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $187,000.
- 49%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $17 million.
- 48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $417,000.
- 47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $475,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Hawaii
Highlights:
- 85% of school districts in Hawaii are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 84% of school districts in Hawaii need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $7.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Hawaii to better serve healthy foods.
- 44% of school districts in Hawaii have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 50% expected the resources to be adequate. 22% of SFAs in Hawaii were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 67% of the districts in Hawaii need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Hawaii:
- 58%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $15,000.
- 53%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $10,000.
- 53%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $11,000.
- 47%: Platform and hand trucks. Cost to meet statewide need: $12,000.
- 47%: Hot and/or cold transport containers or carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $134,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Idaho
Highlights:
- 97% of school districts in Idaho are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 94% of school districts in Idaho need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $42.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Idaho to better serve healthy foods.
- 29% of school districts in Idaho have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 28% expected the resources to be adequate. 26% of SFAs in Idaho were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 51% of the districts in Idaho need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Idaho:
- 55%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $231,000.
- 53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.
- 52%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $333,000.
- 52%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $92,000.
- 51%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $491,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Illinois
Highlights:
- 88% of school districts in Illinois are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 80% of school districts in Illinois need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $20,000 per school. Overall, $200.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Illinois to better serve healthy foods.
- 53% of school districts in Illinois have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in Illinois were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 59% of the districts in Illinois need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Illinois:
- 41%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $16.5 million.
- 40%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.
- 36%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $586,000.
- 35%: Dry-storage shelving units. Cost to meet statewide need: $629,000.
- 35%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $15.4 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Indiana
Highlights:
- 79% of school districts in Indiana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in Indiana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $33,000 per school. Overall, $92.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Indiana to better serve healthy foods.
- 23% of school districts in Indiana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 35% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Indiana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 62% of the districts in Indiana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Indiana:
- 61%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $241,000.
- 47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1.2 million.
- 46%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $463,000.
- 46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $186,000.
- 44%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $793,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Iowa
Highlights:
- 86% of school districts in Iowa are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 93% of school districts in Iowa need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $36,000 per school. Overall, $69.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Iowa to better serve healthy foods.
- 25% of school districts in Iowa have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 49% of SFAs in Iowa were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 57% of the districts in Iowa need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Iowa:
- 47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $267,000.
- 45%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.1 million.
- 44%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.1 million.
- 42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.4 million
- 40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $299,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Kansas
Highlights:
- 97% of school districts in Kansas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 72% of school districts in Kansas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $16,000 per school. Overall, $88.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Kansas to better serve healthy foods.
- 53% of school districts in Kansas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 70% expected the resources to be adequate. 26% of SFAs in Kansas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 42% of the districts in Kansas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Kansas:
- 45%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $115,000.
- 40%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $184,000.
- 34%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.
- 33%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.8 million.
- 32%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $302,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Kentucky
Highlights:
- 96% of school districts in Kentucky are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Kentucky need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $50,000 per school. Overall, $92 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Kentucky to better serve healthy foods.
- 70% of school districts in Kentucky have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 39% expected the resources to be adequate. 14% of SFAs in Kentucky were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 67% of the districts in Kentucky need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Kentucky:
- 58%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $11 million.
- 57%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $125,000.
- 56%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.
- 52%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $391,000.
- 51%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $147,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Louisiana
Highlights:
- 67% of school districts in Louisiana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 93% of school districts in Louisiana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $99,000 per school. Overall, $111 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Louisiana to better serve healthy foods.
- 67% of school districts in Louisiana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 27% expected the resources to be adequate. 3% of SFAs in Louisiana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 87% of the districts in Louisiana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Louisiana:
- 67%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $18 million.
- 67%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $181,000.
- 66%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.4 million.
- 65%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $323,000.
- 63%: Hot-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Maine
Highlights:
- 84% of school districts in Maine are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 99% of school districts in Maine need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $45,000 per school. Overall, $58.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Maine to better serve healthy foods.
- 31% of school districts in Maine have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 40% expected the resources to be adequate. 44% of SFAs in Maine were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 48% of the districts in Maine need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Maine:
- 58%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $81,000.
- 56%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $124,000.
- 52%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $210,000.
- 49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $136,000.
- 47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $353,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Maryland
Highlights:
- 96% of school districts in Maryland are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 94% of school districts in Maryland need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $51,000 per school. Overall, $61 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Maryland to better serve healthy foods.
- 83% of school districts in Maryland have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 13% expected the resources to be adequate. 0% of SFAs in Maryland were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 78% of the districts in Maryland need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Maryland:
- 83%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.7 million.
- 78%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.8 million.
- 72%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.
- 72%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $472,000.
- 67%: Reach-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Massachusetts
Highlights:
- 64% of school districts in Massachusetts are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 85% of school districts in Massachusetts need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $46,000 per school. Overall, $120 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Massachusetts to better serve healthy foods.
- 31% of school districts in Massachusetts have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.
- Of the districts with budgets, 54% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Massachusetts were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 53% of the districts in Massachusetts need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Massachusetts:
- 45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.
- 41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $307,000.
- 39%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $606,000.
- 38%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.8 million.
- 38%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Michigan
Highlights:
- 82% of school districts in Michigan are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 97% of school districts in Michigan need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $54,000 per school. Overall, $244.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Michigan to better serve healthy foods.
- 46% of school districts in Michigan have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 30% expected the resources to be adequate. 34% of SFAs in Michigan were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 72% of the districts in Michigan need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Michigan:
- 54%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $20 million.
- 51%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.
- 49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $763,000.
- 48%: Convection ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $12.6 million.
- 48%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $237,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Minnesota
Highlights:
- 93% of school districts in Minnesota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 96% of school districts in Minnesota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $47,000 per school. Overall, $98.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Minnesota to better serve healthy foods.
- 25% of school districts in Minnesota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 37% expected the resources to be adequate. 53% of SFAs in Minnesota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 52% of the districts in Minnesota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Minnesota:
- 51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $182,000.
- 47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1.1 million.
- 46%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $413,000.
- 44%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $498,000.
- 43%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $5.2 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Mississippi
Highlights:
- 92% of school districts in Mississippi are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 95% of school districts in Mississippi need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $63,000 per school. Overall, $69.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Mississippi to better serve healthy foods.
- 77% of school districts in Mississippi have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 6% of SFAs in Mississippi were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 71% of the districts in Mississippi need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Mississippi:
- 61%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.5 million.
- 55%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.4 million.
- 53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.
- 53%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $115,000.
- 47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $224,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Missouri
Highlights:
- 89% of school districts in Missouri are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 86% of school districts in Missouri need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $12,000 per school. Overall, $109 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Missouri to better serve healthy foods.
- 33% of school districts in Missouri have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 38% expected the resources to be adequate. 48% of SFAs in Missouri were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 51% of the districts in Missouri need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Missouri:
- 38%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $292,000.
- 37%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $407,000.
- 33%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.
- 33%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.
- 32%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $492,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Montana
Highlights:
- 100% of school districts in Montana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 82% of school districts in Montana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $21,000 per school. Overall, $37.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Montana to better serve healthy foods.
- 17% of school districts in Montana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 21% expected the resources to be adequate. 54% of SFAs in Montana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 42% of the districts in Montana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Montana:
- 39%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $76,000.
- 37%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.
- 35%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $96,000.
- 33%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $519,000.
- 32%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $112,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Nebraska
Highlights:
- 99% of school districts in Nebraska are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 98% of school districts in Nebraska need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $48,000 per school. Overall, $60.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Nebraska to better serve healthy foods.
- 15% of school districts in Nebraska have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 61% expected the resources to be adequate. 63% of SFAs in Nebraska were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 61% of the districts in Nebraska need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Nebraska:
- 52%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $603,000.
- 51%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5 million.
- 50%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $54,000.
- 49%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $177,000.
- 49%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Nevada
Highlights:
- 59% of school districts in Nevada are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Nevada need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $15,000 per school. Overall, $5.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Nevada to better serve healthy foods.
- 42% of school districts in Nevada have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 63% expected the resources to be adequate. 21% of SFAs in Nevada were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 32% of the districts in Nevada need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Nevada:
- 37%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $401,000.
- 37%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $14,000.
- 26%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $22,000.
- 26%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $650,000.
- 26%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $58,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
New Hampshire
Highlights:
- 86% of school districts in New Hampshire are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in New Hampshire need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $32,000 per school. Overall, $18.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Hampshire to better serve healthy foods.
- 36% of school districts in New Hampshire have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in New Hampshire were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 55% of the districts in New Hampshire need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in New Hampshire:
- 44%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $221,000.
- 38%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $62,000.
- 37%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $50,000.
- 35%: Scales. Industrial scales weigh bulk ingredients. Cost to meet statewide need: $117,000.
- 34%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $617,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
New Jersey
Highlights:
- 89% of school districts in New Jersey are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 86% of school districts in New Jersey need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $31,000 per school. Overall, $137.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Jersey to better serve healthy foods.
- 21% of school districts in New Jersey have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 66% expected the resources to be adequate. 52% of SFAs in New Jersey were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 39% of the districts in New Jersey need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in New Jersey:
- 45%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.
- 43%: Cold-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.5 million.
- 42%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $887,000.
- 40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $167,000.
- 36%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $471,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
New Mexico
Highlights:
- 78% of school districts in New Mexico are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 93% of school districts in New Mexico need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $44,000 per school. Overall, $43.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Mexico to better serve healthy foods.
- 41% of school districts in New Mexico have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 49% of SFAs in New Mexico were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 58% of the districts in New Mexico need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in New Mexico:
- 60%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $96,000.
- 50%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $210,000.
- 48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $136,000.
- 45%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.8 million.
- 44%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $123,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
New York
Highlights:
- 78% of school districts in New York are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 90% of school districts in New York need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $34,000 per school. Overall, $204.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New York to better serve healthy foods.
- 36% of school districts in New York have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 45% expected the resources to be adequate. 28% of SFAs in New York were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 45% of the districts in New York need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in New York:
- 54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.
- 51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $393,000.
- 49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $950,000.
- 45%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.5 million.
- 44%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $19.9 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
North Carolina
Highlights:
- 100% of school districts in North Carolina are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 93% of school districts in North Carolina need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $49,000 per school. Overall, $140 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in North Carolina to better serve healthy foods.
- 75% of school districts in North Carolina have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.
- Of the districts with budgets, 36% expected the resources to be adequate. 15% of SFAs in North Carolina were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 70% of the districts in North Carolina need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in North Carolina:
- 62%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $572,000.
- 58%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $14 million.
- 52%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $174,000.
- 52%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.6 million.
- 50%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
North Dakota
Highlights:
- 100% of school districts in North Dakota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 74% of school districts in North Dakota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $18,000 per school. Overall, $28.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in North Dakota to better serve healthy foods.
- 35% of school districts in North Dakota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 58% expected the resources to be adequate. 19% of SFAs in North Dakota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 37% of the districts in North Dakota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in North Dakota:
- 40%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $95,000.
- 36%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $123,000.
- 34%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $662,000.
- 33%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $809,000.
- 30%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $55,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Ohio
Highlights:
- 82% of school districts in Ohio are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 76% of school districts in Ohio need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $31,000 per school. Overall, $320.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Ohio to better serve healthy foods.
- 32% of school districts in Ohio have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 46% of SFAs in Ohio were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 52% of the districts in Ohio need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Ohio:
- 40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $322,000.
- 39%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.
- 37%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $10 million.
- 36%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.1 million.
- 36%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $364,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Oklahoma
Highlights:
- 99% of school districts in Oklahoma are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 87% of school districts in Oklahoma need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $157.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Oklahoma to better serve healthy foods.
- 26% of school districts in Oklahoma have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 35% expected the resources to be adequate. 40% of SFAs in Oklahoma were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 48% of the districts in Oklahoma need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Oklahoma:
- 49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $464,000.
- 48%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $159,000.
- 44%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.
- 44%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $21 million.
- 43%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $17.4 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Oregon
Highlights:
- 66% of school districts in Oregon are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Oregon need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $25,000 per school. Overall, $100.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Oregon to better serve healthy foods.
- 51% of school districts in Oregon have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 21% of SFAs in Oregon were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 49% of the districts in Oregon need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Oregon:
- 49%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.
- 48%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $183,000.
- 45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $953,000.
- 43%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $95,000.
- 42%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $545,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Pennsylvania
Highlights:
- 76% of school districts in Pennsylvania are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 80% of school districts in Pennsylvania need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $29,000 per school. Overall, $152.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Pennsylvania to better serve healthy foods.
- 38% of school districts in Pennsylvania have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 43% of SFAs in Pennsylvania were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 34% of the districts in Pennsylvania need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Pennsylvania:
- 41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $611,000.
- 40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $215,000.
- 40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.
- 37%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $14.1 million.
- 37%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $565,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Rhode Island
Highlights:
- 63% of school districts in Rhode Island are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 91% of school districts in Rhode Island need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $20,000 per school. Overall, $23.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Rhode Island to better serve healthy foods.
- 32% of school districts in Rhode Island have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.
- Of the districts with budgets, 29% expected the resources to be adequate. 32% of SFAs in Rhode Island were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 59% of the districts in Rhode Island need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Rhode Island:
- 55%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $129,000.
- 50%: Reach-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $485,000.
- 41%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $702,000.
- 41%: Fruit and vegetable prep sinks. Cost to meet statewide need: $312,000.
- 36%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $63,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
South Carolina
Highlights:
- 99% of school districts in South Carolina are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 88% of school districts in South Carolina need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $29,000 per school. Overall, $47.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in South Carolina to better serve healthy foods.
- 56% of school districts in South Carolina have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 23% of SFAs in South Carolina were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 50% of the districts in South Carolina need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in South Carolina:
- 53%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $187,000.
- 52%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.1 million.
- 46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $81,000.
- 46%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $237,000.
- 43%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $347,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
South Dakota
Highlights:
- 86% of school districts in South Dakota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 92% of school districts in South Dakota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $27,000 per school. Overall, $47 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in South Dakota to better serve healthy foods.
- 37% of school districts in South Dakota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 54% expected the resources to be adequate. 41% of SFAs in South Dakota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 57% of the districts in South Dakota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in South Dakota:
- 51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.
- 50%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $124,000.
- 50%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $117,000.
- 44%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $737,000.
- 40%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $54,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Tennessee
Highlights:
- 96% of school districts in Tennessee are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 90% of school districts in Tennessee need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $45,000 per school. Overall, $109.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Tennessee to better serve healthy foods.
- 73% of school districts in Tennessee have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 14% of SFAs in Tennessee were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 56% of the districts in Tennessee need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Tennessee:
- 65%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $248,000.
- 55%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.4 million.
- 55%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.9 million.
- 52%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $395,000.
- 49%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $183,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Texas
Highlights:
- 99% of school districts in Texas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 79% of school districts in Texas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $25,000 per school. Overall, $420.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Texas to better serve healthy foods.
- 50% of school districts in Texas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 58% expected the resources to be adequate. 34% of SFAs in Texas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 48% of the districts in Texas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Texas:
- 41%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $9 million.
- 41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.
- 40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.
- 36%: Rolling-sheet pan or steam-table pan racks. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.2 million.
- 34%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.8 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Utah
Highlights:
- 95% of school districts in Utah are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 95% of school districts in Utah need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $23,000 per school. Overall, $40.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Utah to better serve healthy foods.
- 35% of school districts in Utah have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 59% expected the resources to be adequate. 33% of SFAs in Utah were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 49% of the districts in Utah need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Utah:
- 50%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $46,000.
- 47%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $764,000.
- 46%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $313,000.
- 43%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $121,000.
- 42%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $149,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Vermont
Highlights:
- 69% of school districts in Vermont are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 88% of school districts in Vermont need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $52,000 per school. Overall, $45 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Vermont to better serve healthy foods.
- 21% of school districts in Vermont have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 27% expected the resources to be adequate. 38% of SFAs in Vermont were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 47% of the districts in Vermont need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Vermont:
- 54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.
- 52%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $91,000.
- 51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $48,000.
- 49%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $415,000.
- 48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $110,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Virginia
Highlights:
- 92% of school districts in Virginia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Virginia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $52,000 per school. Overall, $86 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Virginia to better serve healthy foods.
- 70% of school districts in Virginia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 39% expected the resources to be adequate. 15% of SFAs in Virginia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 59% of the districts in Virginia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Virginia:
- 59%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.1 million.
- 48%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.6 million.
- 44%: Hot-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.7 million.
- 42%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.6 million.
- 42%: Convection ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.8 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Washington
Highlights:
- 97% of school districts in Washington are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 90% of school districts in Washington need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $48,000 per school. Overall, $79.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Washington to better serve healthy foods.
- 32% of school districts in Washington have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 32% expected the resources to be adequate. 47% of SFAs in Washington were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 79% of the districts in Washington need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Washington:
- 59%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $323,000.
- 54%: Commercial microwave. Cost to meet statewide need: $478,000.
- 51%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $766,000.
- 47%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.8 million.
- 47%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
West Virginia
Highlights:
- 99% of school districts in West Virginia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 100% of school districts in West Virginia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $81,000 per school. Overall, $70 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in West Virginia to better serve healthy foods.
- 79% of school districts in West Virginia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 16% expected the resources to be adequate. 5% of SsFAs in West Virginia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 92% of the districts in West Virginia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in West Virginia:
- 77%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $6 million.
- 74%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5.8 million.
- 69%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $597,000.
- 66%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $194,000.
- 58%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Wisconsin
Highlights:
- 73% of school districts in Wisconsin are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 89% of school districts in Wisconsin need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $39,000 per school. Overall, $97.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Wisconsin to better serve healthy foods.
- 44% of school districts in Wisconsin have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 31% expected the resources to be adequate. 46% of SFAs in Wisconsin were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 64% of the districts in Wisconsin need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Wisconsin:
- 47%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $157,000.
- 45%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $370,000.
- 44%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bars. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.
- 43%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $563,000.
- 40%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $316,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust
Wyoming
Highlights:
- 90% of school districts in Wyoming are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.
- 87% of school districts in Wyoming need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $28,000 per school. Overall, $10.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Wyoming to better serve healthy foods.
- 52% of school districts in Wyoming have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 25% expected the resources to be adequate. 23% of SFAs in Wyoming were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.
- 48% of the districts in Wyoming need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.
Top school kitchen equipment needs in Wyoming:
- 55%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $28,000.
- 48%: Blast chillers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.
- 45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $89,000.
- 42%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.
- 42%: Rolling sheet pan or steam table pan racks. Cost to meet statewide need: $76,000.
Source: Kitchen Infrastructure and Training for Schools Survey, 2012, ©2014 The Pew Charitable Trust