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Kids Eat Local Act aims to bring more local food into schools

The legislation aims to simplify the local procurement process for operators.

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Facebook begins donating uneaten food from its cafeterias

The company partnered with a local food rescue organization to pick up and distribute uneaten, leftover food from its headquarters.

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Wash. schools start pilot program to increase meal time

By FSD Staff on Jun. 06, 2019

Participating schools will receive $126,000 from the state to rearrange their schedules to include a longer lunch period.

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Texas nutrition staff meet to improve school meals

By FSD Staff on Jun. 06, 2019

Participants learned new knife skills, how to cook with whole grains and more.

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U.S. representative introduces bill to increase local beef in schools

By FSD Staff on Jun. 05, 2019

The Farm and Ranch to School Act would provide funding for local meat procurement in schools.

FoodCorps and Bain Capital Double Impact launch cross-sector initiative to improve school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 05, 2019

reWorking Lunch brings together leaders throughout the food system to help improve school meals.

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Hospital expands healthy options with guest chef series

By FSD Staff on May 31, 2019

Guests could try dishes made with ingredients such as jackfruit, toasted orzo and quinoa.

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District uses family-style meals to cut back on long lunch lines

By FSD Staff on May 23, 2019

The sit-down meals help students take time and enjoy their lunch before rushing off to their next class.

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The Urban School Food Alliance celebrates 5th Fresh Attitude Week

By Benita Gingerella on May 06, 2019

Throughout the week, students will participate in activities designed to encourage them to choose fresh fruits and vegetables.

N.Y. begins grape-to-school pilot

May 03, 2019

The program will bring fresh, local Concord grape juice to 10 schools in the state.