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Meet 6 recipients of the USDA’s 2023 farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 26, 2023

The department awarded 103 grants, reaching an estimated 2,791 schools and more than 1.2 million students.

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Federal bill aims to increase local produce in school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 25, 2023

The bill would strengthen and expand the Pilot Project for the Procurement of Unprocessed Fruits and Vegetables.

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Summer meal participation plummeted last year

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 24, 2023

A new report by the Food Research and Action Center shows that meal participation among U.S. kids fell significantly in 2022 compared to the two preceding summers.

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Aramark launches program to garner student feedback

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 24, 2023

SN Insights 360 will allow students to express opinions through annual surveys, in-cafe evaluations and more.

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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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4 stealable ideas shared during the SNA’s Annual National Conference

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 13, 2023

Check out these ways to tackle food waste, create allergen-friendly meals and more.

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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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