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U.S. Government Accountability Office shares recommendations to improve USDA Foods in Schools

 By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 20, 2023

The suggestions were outlined in a report released this month by the GAO, which analyzed the program over the span of several years.

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Federal bill doubles down on buying American for school meals

 By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 18, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Maine and Massachusetts take steps to encourage school nutrition professionals to source more local foods.

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District turns to school buses to help speed up lunch lines

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 17, 2023

Longview Independent School District will transform two buses into food trucks to get students through the lunch line faster this fall.

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5 ways to manage school meal debt

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 17, 2023

Food Service Director Kokeeta Wilder told attendees of the SNA’s Annual National Conference how her team has worked to reduce meal debt at Fayette County Public Schools.

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With less aid to buy groceries, SNAP recipients are spending more on fast food, study finds

By Peter Romeo on Jul. 12, 2023

A new report shows that grocery inflation made restaurant meals almost as economical as cooking at home.

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Students react to 3 menu trends spotted at SNA’s Annual National Conference

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 12, 2023

Six students from Littleton Public Schools shared their thoughts on products they sampled on the show floor.

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What’s on tap for school nutrition legislation

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 11, 2023

Here’s a look at the latest legislative forecast from School Nutrition Association leaders.

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Ohio, Pennsylvania to expand free school meal access

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 11, 2023

Both states have allocated funding in their budgets to provide more free meals at school.

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Michigan lawmakers approve universal free meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 05, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A federal lawmaker wants to get more local seafood on school menus and a new bill seeks to rename the National School Lunch Program Act.

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117 chefs share their secrets to running a successful kitchen and restaurant

By Patricia Cobe on Jun. 29, 2023

Shari Bayer, author of “Chefwise: Life Lessons from Leading Chefs Around the World,” collected insights from the pros and shares their best practical and inspirational advice.

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