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4 ways K-12 operators are tackling supply and labor shortages

 By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 14, 2022

Attendees of the School Nutrition Association’s recent Legislative Action Conference were full of ideas on how to combat both issues.

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‘Financial peril’ could await school nutrition programs as the extension of pandemic-related waivers looks unlikely

 By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 09, 2022

Funding to extend the waivers was not included in the Omnibus spending bill being voted on by Congress.

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What’s trending on K-12 breakfast menus

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 07, 2022

In honor of National School Breakfast Week, Chartwells K12 Vice President of Culinary Peter Gilhooly shares what’s been popular with students.

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Tacos got a brand new bag

Sponsored content from our partner PepsiCo Foodservice on Mar. 03, 2022

As foodservice operators across all segments, including the K-12 channel, experience unprecedented labor challenges, the need for low-labor/low-prep solutions that still appeal to students has never b...

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Metz Culinary Management encourages students to eat healthy through interactive tasting experiences

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 02, 2022

Students get to sample and learn about healthy foods such as red peppers and cherry tomatoes.

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Montana students try marinara made with local ingredients

By FSD Staff on Mar. 01, 2022

Montana Marinara is made using local squash, carrots, onions and more.

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New bill seeks to raise the reimbursement rate for school lunch

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 22, 2022

If made law, schools would be reimbursed 59.5 cents per meal.

Workforce

School district hires students to help out in the cafeteria

By FSD Staff on Feb. 22, 2022

The students work a four-hour shift after attending class.

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New report shows school lunch participation dropped by 30% during pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 18, 2022

The Food Research and Action Center compared meal participation across the 2018–19, 2019–20 and 2020–21 school years.

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Colorado bill would provide universal free meals and encourage local procurement in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2022

The state would reimburse schools for meals served to students who do not qualify for free or reduced-price meals and create a farm-to-school grant program.

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