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School meal participation jumps in 5 states that implemented universal free meals

 By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2024

A new report examined school meal participation in California, Maine, Massachusetts, Nevada and Vermont during the first school year the states implemented policies mandating healthy school meals for all.

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California school nutrition operators grapple with persistent labor shortages

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2024

A new study reveals that California school nutrition programs are experiencing vacancy rates that are three times higher than that of U.S. public school teachers.

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Virginia Senators approve universal free school meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 20, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: A Kansas bill would prevent the state from participating in Summer EBT and Ohio lawmakers tackle lunch shaming.

People

Elior North America appoints Travis Young as senior president of education and operations

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 14, 2024

Young brings 30 years of industry experience to the role.

Operations

Kentucky bill would provide meal reimbursement to low-income schools who source local food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 13, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Connecticut and Michigan attempt to extend free school meal access in their respective states.

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Connecticut awards over $2.8M in farm-to-school grants

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 12, 2024

The 53 grants will increase the availability of local foods in schools and more.

Workforce

New in-house training program gives Vacaville USD nutrition team a chance to grow their skills

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 09, 2024

Chef and Assistant Nutrition Director Richie Wilim drew on his restaurant background to create the course, which will instruct participants on how to master skills like menu planning and mise en place.

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Chartwells K12 turns to tech as it continues to manage rising costs

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 08, 2024

Chartwells K12 CEO Amy Shaffer says that the foodservice provider will be leaning into tech as it makes plans for the future.

Menu

School district's meal cart puts student choice back into school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 08, 2024

Hacienda La Puente Unified School District has piloted a customizable meal cart to give students more control over what goes into their meal.

Menu

Metz puts ancient grains on the menu in honor of American Heart Month

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 07, 2024

The foodservice provider is debuting 24 different recipes using farro, quinoa and more.

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