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Universal free meals bill introduced in Tennessee

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state joins South Carolina, Minnesota and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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North Dakota bills would ban lunch shaming and provide universal free meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state is one of many looking at providing free meals to all K-12 students.

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4 versatile ingredients K-12 chefs are leaning on amid supply chain shortages

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 20, 2023

Chefs are using these ingredients to keep menus exciting for students as they continue to struggle with price increases and product availability.

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How K-12 operators are tackling labor and supply chain issues

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 20, 2023

School Nutrition Industry Conference speakers and attendees shared what they’re doing right now to overcome product and staffing shortages, including these four ideas.

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Rhode Island lawmaker debuts universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 19, 2023

The state follows Virginia, Washington and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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Proposed Minnesota budget includes universal free meals funding

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The proposal includes $389 million in 2023-2025 and $424 million in 2026-2027 to fund the meals.

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Universal free meals bills introduced in Virginia and Washington

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The states join Minnesota, Nebraska, South Carolina and others in introducing legislation that would provide free meals for all students.

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Summer meal participation dropped slightly in 2021, report reveals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 12, 2023

Almost 5.6 million children took part in summer nutrition programs on an average weekday in July 2021, according to the Food Research and Action Center.

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Minnesota universal free meals bill advances through first House committee

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 12, 2023

The state is one of several currently looking at providing free meals for all students.

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School Nutrition Association advocates for universal free meals, additional funding in 2023 position paper

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 11, 2023

Rising costs plus labor and supply chain disruptions make it difficult to run school nutrition programs, the SNA says, adding that programs will be "financially unsustainable" if higher meal reimbursement rates expire this summer as planned.

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