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New York bill would require schools to serve plant-based, kosher and halal menu items

 By Benita Gingerella on May 10, 2022

The options would be offered to students at no additional cost, and schools would be required to provide them during every meal and snack served in the cafeteria.

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Funding to further extend school nutrition waivers could be included in upcoming bill

 By FSD Staff on May 09, 2022

The Senate is debating whether to include funding for the waivers issued during the pandemic in a supplemental appropriations package.

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California middle school holds local food tasting during lunch

By FSD Staff on May 06, 2022

Laguna Middle School held the event to celebrate the state’s expansion of free school meals to all students.

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Whitsons Culinary Group partners with Humane Society to launch new plant-based concept for K-12

By Benita Gingerella on May 03, 2022

Veggabols offers students 10 different plant-based entrees.

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School Nutrition Association announces its 2022 award winners

By Benita Gingerella on May 03, 2022

The recipients have been announced just ahead of National School Lunch Hero Day.

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Colorado bill would put universal free meals up for a vote

By Benita Gingerella on May 03, 2022

The bill, which would provide universal free meals to students in the state, would only go into effect if state voters approved it during the upcoming election in November.

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School district works to expand halal options for students

By FSD Staff on May 02, 2022

Gwinnett County Public Schools is planning on adding a halal hot dog to its menu in the fall.

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Districts get ready to celebrate school nutrition professionals on National School Lunch Hero Day

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 29, 2022

Take a look at how some schools will be honoring their nutrition teams.

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As child nutrition waivers near expiration, 2 states take steps to provide universal free meals for next school year

By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 28, 2022

Students in Massachusetts and Vermont could continue to receive free meals for another year.

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Maine Department of Education hosts final round of its farm-to-school cooking competition

By FSD Staff on Apr. 27, 2022

The Farm-to-School Cook Off Competition challenged students from around the state to come up with two recipes that use local ingredients.

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