K-12 Schools

Operations

Keep Kids Fed Act passes House and Senate

The final bill increases meal reimbursements and extends some waivers, however, it will no longer provide free meals to students who qualify for reduced-price ones.

Operations

Lawmakers make one final push to aid schools before nutrition waivers expire

The Keep Kids Fed Act would provide financial assistance and meal flexibility for school nutrition programs.

That number has increased since the 2020-21 school year, according to the Food Research and Action Center.

The foodservice team recently tested two of the new recipes with students and were met with positive reviews.

Everyday will offer features such as digital wallet personalization, scan-and-go capabilities and delivery.

The pilot runs through July and provides produce for school lunches.

Compost is being used in the district’s gardens.

Senior Chef Manager Kristen Jelormine incorporates manners and culture into mealtime at the K-5 school.

The department is investing $60 million in farm-to-school commodity purchasing and $100 million to create a new healthy food incentive fund.

Students got to try two different pulled pork sliders and vote on their favorite.

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