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2 new districts join the Urban School Food Alliance

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 04, 2021

The nonprofit now serves more than 4 million children throughout the country and has an annual purchasing power of more than $875 million in food and supplies.

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2022 FAME Award winners announced

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 21, 2021

Roy Pistone, director of food and nutrition services at Citrus County Schools in Florida, received the Golden Foodservice Director Award.

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Sodexo pitches in to support Hurricane Ida relief and recovery in New Orleans

By Patricia Cobe on Sep. 15, 2021

Dining teams set up meal service, generators and more at facilities throughout the region and they continue to aid cleanup efforts.

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Washington issues COVID-19 vaccine mandate for staff in K-12 and higher education

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 19, 2021

Eligible employees must be vaccinated by Oct. 18.

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USDA awards over $12M in farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 15, 2021

A record 176 grantees will use the funding to create or expand their farm-to-school programs. 


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Portland Public Schools moves summer feeding outdoors due to extreme heat

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 29, 2021

The district will be offering meals at over 15 local parks.

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Majority of California school districts plan to fully reopen in the fall

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 09, 2021

Nearly 100% of districts say they plan to have kids back in classrooms full-time, according to data released by the state.

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IFMA names 2021 Silver Plate Award winners

By Benita Gingerella on May 28, 2021

One of the winners will also receive the Gold Plate Award during IFMA’s 67th annual Gold and Silver Plate Awards celebration, which will take place virtually in September.

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States start mandating the return of in-person learning

By Benita Gingerella on May 25, 2021

Officials in New Jersey, Washington and Illinois have all said that schools in their states must offer in-person instruction next school year.

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NYC Public Schools will be all in-person next school year

By Benita Gingerella on May 24, 2021

There won't be an option for remote learning at the nation's largest school district this fall.

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