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Bill introduced to extend SNAP benefits to families facing COVID-19 school closures

The Pandemic EBT Act would apply to families with children attending schools that are closed for at least five consecutive days.

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N.M. passes bill to eliminate reduced-price lunch copayments

Students who qualify for reduced-price lunches will no longer have to pay.

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Senior living residents treated to 5-star meal from local chefs

By FSD Staff on Feb. 28, 2020

Vista Del Mar’s celebrity chef event invites local chefs to prepare a special dinner for residents and their families.

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School Nutrition Association expresses support for proposed school meal flexibilities

By FSD Staff on Feb. 28, 2020

The SNA praised the proposals to simplify meal service, saying that it will give schools the opportunity to serve more seasonal and locally grown vegetables and more.

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Aramark debuts new high school dining brand

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 26, 2020

Rally Cafe will offer students a variety of customizable and grab-and-go options built around seasonal ingredients.

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Hospital hosts cook-off for a good cause

By FSD Staff on Feb. 25, 2020

Proceeds from Broward Health Coral Springs’ first celebrity cook-off will go toward helping children with special needs.

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New study says school meals became healthier after regulation changes

By FSD Staff on Feb. 24, 2020

The study found that the nutrition of school meals surged after the implementation of the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act.

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Michigan Dining sources $100K in produce from campus farm

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2020

The dining team at the University of Michigan has reached a new milestone in its partnership with its student-run farm.

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Bill to expand free school meals passes Washington state House of Representatives

By FSD Staff on Feb. 19, 2020

The bill would require the state to work with community and school leaders to help increase participation in the Community Eligibility Provision.

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Bipartisan bill would provide federal funding for school nutrition education programs

By FSD Staff on Feb. 18, 2020

The Food and Nutrition Education in Schools Act of 2020 would provide funding for schools to hire full-time food and nutrition educators and to set up projects such as school gardens.

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