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Rise in college food banks linked to economy, demographics

 Aug. 04, 2015

A slumping economy as well as students without much family support or limited access to federal assistance, has created a greater need for food banks at colleges and universities.

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College replaces dining director with Bon Appetit

 Jul. 31, 2015

Knox College has entered a one-year contract with Bon Appetit Management Company, replacing retiring director of dining services Helmut Mayer.

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Campus restaurant relies on university ‘food forest’

Jul. 29, 2015

Oregon State University’s new Five Four One restaurant will depend partially on seasonal vegetables from The Food Forest, and a new campus garden.

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Local farmers make pitch to feed university

Jul. 28, 2015

As the University of Maine’s food contract with Aramark expires next year, a group of local food producers called Maine Food for the UMaine System has been lobbying the university to make locally produced food a priority.

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Fresh Ideas takes over at Missouri Valley College

Jul. 28, 2015

The college’s new foodservice management company runs “Be Green, Be Healthy, Be Bold” programs, which encourage students to feed their minds and fuel their bodies with an integrated approach to wellness.

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USDA undersecretary tours UGA community garden

Jul. 27, 2015

The USDA undersecretary for food, nutrition and consumer services visited the University of Georgia’s student-run farm to discuss access to healthy food.

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Liberty University expands dining options

Jul. 24, 2015

This fall, Sodexo will make upgrades to popular campus eateries and offer new cuisine options including Auntie Anne’s Pretzels and a Pizza Hut WingStreet.

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Jon Lewis receives NACUFS’ 48th annual Theodore W. Minah Distinguished Service Award

By Dana Moran on Jul. 23, 2015

The Ball State University director of campus dining was recognized for his “exemplary contributions” to the organization and the foodservice industry.

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University of California approves $15 minimum wage

By Bianca N. Herron on Jul. 23, 2015

UC is the first public university in the U.S. to establish a $15 minimum wage, which will be phased in through 2017.

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University opens food pantry for students, faculty

Jul. 22, 2015

Tarleton State University’s food pantry will open this fall, providing healthy food to students and staff who may otherwise not have enough to eat.

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