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Vermont summer nutrition programs expand

 Jul. 08, 2015

Vermont children are enjoying summer meals and snacks at 270 locations, up from 141 in 2009, as a result of a partnership between Hunger Free Vermont and the USDA.

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Farm-to-school is a “win-win” in Illinois

 Jul. 07, 2015

The programs are good because children have access to fresh food and local agriculture gets a boost, according to the executive director of the Illinois Stewardship Alliance.

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Massachusetts alters calculation for low-income students

Jul. 07, 2015

The State Department of Education in Massachusetts will no longer use free and reduced lunch numbers to publicly report school districts’ low-income student populations. Instead, it will derive “economically disadvantaged” numbers based on “direct certification.”

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Finding solution providers at the SNA’s annual convention

By Katie Fanuko on Jul. 07, 2015

While many operators and attend the SNA’s conference to get the scoop on nutrition regulations, some see an opportunity to gain different perspectives.

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Kansas not taking advantage of federal summer food program

Jul. 07, 2015

Ranked as one of the lowest states providing summer meals to students in need, a Kansas State University nutritionist says the state is not taking advantage of the program as well as it could be.

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Lawmakers step up fight against school lunch rules

Jul. 07, 2015

With the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act expiring in September, Republicans are convening a series of hearings to dial back the controversial nutrition standards.

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California school district raises meal prices to cover losses

Jul. 06, 2015

San Dieguito Union High School District recently raised meal prices, for the first time in seven years, to try to balance the budget, according to the staff nutritionist.

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New cafeteria planned for Louisiana elementary school

Jul. 06, 2015

At least $985,000 will be spent on updating the cafeteria at Leonville Elementary School, after state health officials said they were dissatisfied with current conditions.

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Hot dog with a cult following now sold at Wrigley Field

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 06, 2015

A remix of the Cubs’ concessions brings fans the sausages of Hot Doug’s, a local landmark that closed last year. The pairing of two Chicago institutions is part of the park’s efforts to provide local flavor.

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Kansas school district opts out of free-meals program again

Jul. 06, 2015

Wichita district officials say paperwork required by the state for at-risk funding would be burdensome, negating one of the program’s biggest selling points.

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