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Ashland School District partners with campus farm to bring fresh ingredients to students

 By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 25, 2023

Butternut squash and other produce is being sourced from The Farm at Southern Oregon University for use in salad bars and scratch-made entrees.

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Massachusetts considers making universal free school meals permanent

 By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 25, 2023

A new bill would require schools in the state to provide free breakfast and lunch to all students.

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Hawaii introduces universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 25, 2023

If passed, the bill would guarantee all public school students free breakfast and lunch starting next school year.

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North Dakota bills would ban lunch shaming and provide universal free meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state is one of many looking at providing free meals to all K-12 students.

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Universal free meals bill introduced in Tennessee

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 24, 2023

The state joins South Carolina, Minnesota and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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4 versatile ingredients K-12 chefs are leaning on amid supply chain shortages

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 20, 2023

Chefs are using these ingredients to keep menus exciting for students as they continue to struggle with price increases and product availability.

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Rhode Island lawmaker debuts universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 19, 2023

The state follows Virginia, Washington and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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Why Dallas ISD isn’t afraid to try new things

By Julianne Pepitone on Jan. 18, 2023

While embracing a return to pre-COVID fundamentals, the school district forged ahead with brand-new initiatives like piloting shelf-stable milk.

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Proposed Minnesota budget includes universal free meals funding

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The proposal includes $389 million in 2023-2025 and $424 million in 2026-2027 to fund the meals.

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Universal free meals bills introduced in Virginia and Washington

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2023

The states join Minnesota, Nebraska, South Carolina and others in introducing legislation that would provide free meals for all students.

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