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coronavirus

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 the coronavirus will change stadium foodservice

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 17, 2020

When they reopen, sports and entertainment venues must hit the reset button and adapt to the new normal.

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Going mobile: Fighting food insecurity during COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 16, 2020

The University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Stocked & Reddie food pantry has hit the road to help provide food and supplies.

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RIT Dining donates meals to healthcare staff on the front lines

By FSD Staff on Apr. 16, 2020

The university foodservice team is prepping hundreds of these meals each week.

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High school seniors brighten mealtime for isolated seniors

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 15, 2020

Residents at one continuing care community are delivered smiles along with dinner.

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4 tips for a successful take-home meals program

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 14, 2020

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the team at Hendricks Regional Health is crafting heat-and-eat meals for busy hospital staff.

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Cornell Dining boosts community outreach amid the coronavirus pandemic

By FSD Staff on Apr. 14, 2020

The dining team is working with a local food bank to help keep area families fed.

Workforce

Giant Eagle hires unemployed workers from Pittsburgh Penguins arena and Primanti Bros.

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 10, 2020

The supermarket chain invites jobless foodservice staff to join its teams.

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Mich. becomes 1st state approved to expand SNAP benefits due to school closures

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 09, 2020

It will be the first to implement Pandemic EBT, a benefit intended to help those who have children attending schools that are closed due to COVID-19.

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Organizations ask USDA to expand SNAP recipients' meal access during COVID-19 outbreak

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 08, 2020

They argue that broadening the Restaurant Meals Program will help protect SNAP recipients, minimize grocery store lines and keep restaurant workers employed.

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Postponement of Summer Olympics forced a quick U-turn for USOPC foodservice

By Patricia Cobe on Apr. 07, 2020

The sudden cancellation of the 2020 games created unique challenges for the team that feeds the athletes.

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