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School district partners with local chefs to raise funds for farm-to-school program

The chefs will host a cafeteria-inspired meal at one of their restaurants later this month.

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California bill introduced to encourage plant-based options at schools

Healthy, Climate-Friendly School Lunch Act would provide state support for staff training, recipe development.

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Bill introduced in Minnesota would reimburse schools who use local food

By FSD Staff on Feb. 14, 2019

Schools who use local ingredients would be reimbursed based upon the number of meals served.

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Qualifying Mass. schools must now offer Breakfast After the Bell

By FSD Staff on Feb. 08, 2019

Schools qualify for the program if 70% of their students are eligible for free or reduced-price lunches.

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Chicago students raise funds to cover foodservice workers’ polar vortex commutes

By FSD Staff on Feb. 07, 2019

In less than one week, the initiative racked up donations totaling more than $1,650.

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District’s chocolate benefit raises $34K for backpack program

By FSD Staff on Feb. 07, 2019

The benefit raised enough money to fund half of the program’s annual budget.

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Children’s Hospital of Philadelphia opens food pharmacy

Feb. 01, 2019

The pharmacy is designed to provide healthy, nutritious food to families facing food insecurity.

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Bill introduced to allow whole milk in schools

By FSD Staff on Jan. 31, 2019

The federal proposal is intended to encourage kids to drink more milk.

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FSDs work to feed customers despite freezing temps

By FSD Staff on Jan. 30, 2019

As record-low temperatures grip large swaths of the Midwest, foodservice operators continue to feed a variety of customers—whether they be students, patients or staff. Here’s how they’re doing it.

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District partners with No Child Goes Hungry to alleviate meal debt

By FSD Staff on Jan. 29, 2019

The charity will donate $5,000 to eliminate meal debt in the district and is looking to set up a fund to help long term.