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New study says school meals became healthier after regulation changes

The study found that the nutrition of school meals surged after the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Bill to expand free school meals passes Washington state House of Representatives

The bill would require the state to work with community and school leaders to help increase participation in the Community Eligibility Provision.

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Bipartisan bill would provide federal funding for school nutrition education programs

The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act of 2020 would provide funding for schools to hire full-time food and nutrition educators and to set up projects such as school gardens.

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Wyo. bill would allow schools to give surplus food to students

Schools would be allowed to donate packaged and unpackaged food, whole produce, wrapped raw produce or unpeeled fruit.

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Mich. governor proposes creating $1M fund to go toward lunch debt

The fund would allow schools that do not stigmatize lunch debt to be reimbursed.

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Hospital implements screening tool to identify food-insecure patients

Patients may be eligible for an emergency food kit and other food assistance.

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Tenn. makes amendment to anti-lunch shaming bill

Changes include allowing schools to prevent students with meal debt from attending school activities.

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Hospital hosts heart-healthy brunch in honor of American Heart Month

Attendees will enjoy a meal provided by hospital foodservice staff and learn more about heart health from two cardiologists.

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N.M. introduces bill to eliminate reduced-price lunch copayments

If passed, the bill would cost the state $650,000 annually and would impact more than 12,000 students.

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Chicago Public Schools launches its 1st chef council

The 12-member council will develop new menu items for CPS and also promote the district’s nutrition program through cooking demonstrations and other activities.

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New Hershey Bar beverage concept opens in Barclays Center

The first-of-its-kind concept serves drinks made with Hershey products.

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Calif. governor proposes at least $70M in funding for school meals

State school meal funding would see a 40% increase under the proposal.

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