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4 ways school districts are celebrating School Lunch Hero Day

By Benita Gingerella on May 04, 2021

Here's how some nutrition teams are being recognized this year.

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How one elementary school is cutting food waste during the pandemic

 By Benita Gingerella on May 04, 2021

Arden Road Elementary School’s “No Stinkin’ Food Waste” program has saved close to 2,000 pounds of food from the landfill.

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CDC issues new COVID-19 guidance for school nutrition professionals

By Benita Gingerella on May 03, 2021

The guidelines were updated to include information on self-service stations.

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Biden’s American Families Plan includes over $40 billion in funding for child nutrition

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 28, 2021

The plan would expand CEP and Summer EBT access, while offering financial incentives to schools that offer more healthy foods.

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Senators introduce Farm to School Act of 2021

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 26, 2021

The bipartisan bill would expand the USDA's Farm to School Grant Program.

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USDA extends Pandemic EBT benefits into summer months

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 26, 2021

The program is expected to provide nutrition assistance to over 30 million children this summer.

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Sodexo launches new cafe concept for middle schoolers

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 26, 2021

FoodiE Cafe will feature on-trend menu items that students can pre-order.

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N.C. announces winners of first virtual North Carolina Jr. Chef cook-off

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 21, 2021

Recipes from the four finalist teams will be served in school nutrition programs throughout the state.

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USDA extends summer meal waivers through the upcoming school year

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 20, 2021

The waivers will now be in place through June 30, 2022.

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N.H. bill would allow leftover school meals to be donated to students in need

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 19, 2021

The bill is currently under review by the state's Senate Education Committee.

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