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N.Y. school nutrition operators struggling with meal debt in wake of universal free meals, survey finds

By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 01, 2022

Around half of respondents reported that unpaid meal debt is a challenge this school year, with many saying it's accumulating faster than in the past.

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How the Chef Ann Foundation is investing in labor to increase scratch cooking in schools

 By Benita Gingerella on Dec. 01, 2022

The Healthy School Food Pathway is designed to help school foodservice professionals develop the skills they need to make more meals from scratch. 


Sustainability

How one organization is reducing food waste in Rhode Island schools

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 28, 2022

Rhode Island Schools Recycling Club implements a sorting process to reduce landfill-bound waste in the cafeteria.

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Minnesota schools that give alternative meals to students with meal debt are breaking the law, state attorney general says

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 21, 2022

The state banned lunch shaming last year; however, its department of education asked for clarification on the law after receiving reports that some schools were still serving alternative meals.

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USDA launches School Food System Transformation Challenge

By Kelsey Nash on Nov. 11, 2022

The department is putting $50 million toward the initiative, which aims to foster collaboration between schools and the food industry at large.

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Universal free meals get go-ahead from Colorado voters

By Kelsey Nash on Nov. 09, 2022

A majority voted in favor of Proposition FF, which would increase taxes for some Coloradans to fund the free meals and provide nutrition-related grants for schools.

Sustainability

School in the Square eliminates single-use disposables with new partnership

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 08, 2022

The program will divert 216,000 containers from landfills and reduce 23,689 kg of CO2e emissions.

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Metz Culinary Management introduces new menu items and programming for K-12

By Benita Gingerella on Nov. 03, 2022

The food management company is focusing on expanding its plant-based offerings for students.

Sustainability

Billy Earl Dade Middle School celebrates National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 03, 2022

National Plastic-Free School Lunch Day was created to challenge school nutrition teams to prepare lunch without plastic.

Menu

Chartwells K12 brings plant-forward meals to schools across the nation

By Reyna Estrada on Nov. 02, 2022

The food management company is launching a new plant-forward concept this fall.

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