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FoodService Director is working to track the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. See below for the latest updates, and to connect with other operators during this time, join the private Facebook group Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry.

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How Indiana University has been serving up 'Hoosier hospitality' during the pandemic

 By Julianne Pepitone on Oct. 01, 2020

IU’s foodservice staff found new ways to craft connections while campus was closed.

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Senate passes funding bill that includes nearly $8B in nutrition assistance

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 01, 2020

The legislation, which was signed into law Thursday morning, would allow the USDA to further extend all Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option meal waivers.

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NYC Public Schools becomes first large district to open all schools for in-person learning

By FSD Staff on Oct. 01, 2020

After twice delaying the start of in-person instruction, the district is now welcoming back students at all grade levels.

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Stadium foodservice gears up for college football

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 28, 2020

The fall football season is a go after major college conferences reversed earlier decisions to postpone or cancel play.

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Washington clears the way for catering to ramp back up

By Peter Romeo on Sep. 24, 2020

The state is one of several that have lifted restrictions on foodservice operations this week.

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House of Representatives passes continuing resolution that includes funding to extend summer meal program waivers

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 23, 2020

The legislation will add almost $8 billion in funding for school nutrition programs.

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USDA issues nationwide waiver for CACFP at-risk program

By Benita Gingerella on Sep. 22, 2020

Schools and after-school care centers with state agency approval will now be able to serve at-risk meals and snacks regardless of location.

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Targeting corporate coffee programs to today’s trends

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 21, 2020

The pandemic has emptied office buildings across the U.S, but when the workforce returns, their coffee preferences may be a bit different.

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61% of pandemic restaurant closures will be permanent, Yelp says

By Heather Lalley on Sep. 18, 2020

Restaurants with the highest closure rates include those specializing in breakfast and brunch, burgers and sandwiches, desserts and Mexican food, the review platform found.

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Colleges pivot as COVID-19 comes to campus

By FSD Staff on Sep. 17, 2020

Jumps in coronavirus cases have led a number of schools to change their policies in dining and elsewhere.

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