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Minnesota expands free meal access for students through USDA pilot program

 By FSD Staff on Aug. 16, 2022

An additional 90,000 students will receive free school meals this year.

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Dallas ISD weighs next steps after shelf-stable milk pilot

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 12, 2022

Data showed an increase in meal participation and a decrease in milk waste at the schools that served shelf-stable.

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Nevada extends universal free school meals for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 09, 2022

The state has invested $75 million to continue offering free meals to all students.

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K-12 students want more plant-based options on the menu

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 09, 2022

Student feedback and other factors have led to the expansion of plant-based menu offerings.

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Hospital creates heart-healthy video series for community members

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 03, 2022

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has used a state grant to create the series, which highlights heart-healthy recipes and more.

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Schools add more vegetarian and halal options as students return to cafeterias

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 03, 2022

Halal burgers, vegetarian chili and more await students this upcoming school year.

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Students at N.Y. school district to raise cows for nutrition program

By FSD Staff on Aug. 02, 2022

The cattle will provide beef for meals at Windsor Central School District.

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School district creates awards program for nutrition team

By FSD Staff on Jul. 29, 2022

Cafeteria staff will try to earn top scores for employee satisfaction, student meal participation and more to win a variety of prizes.

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School district partners with local restaurant to create enchilada recipe

By FSD Staff on Jul. 29, 2022

Rochester Public Schools is serving the scratch-made enchiladas as part of its summer foodservice program.

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Bill aims to set up a nationwide advisory council on unpaid meal debt

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 28, 2022

The 14-member council would focus on tackling meal debt and preventing stigmatization.

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