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Lunchables make the leap into the school lunch line

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 03, 2023

The kid-favorite retail brand will be offered on school menus as early as this fall.

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5 ways to celebrate National School Breakfast Week

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 02, 2023

School nutrition operators are planning special menu items, contests and more for March 6-10.

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Federal bill pushes for whole milk in schools

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 28, 2023

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Illinois looks to reimburse schools for the actual cost of free meals, while New Jersey and Washington consider expanding free meal access.

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As a school district racks up $53K in meal debt, nutrition director believes there’s only one solution

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 28, 2023

The meal debt problem is in lawmakers’ hands, says Dan Ellnor of Jefferson County Public Schools. School districts across the country have amassed more than $19 million in unpaid meal fees, according to a recent School Nutrition Association survey.

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Aurora Public Schools hopes new drive-thrus will keep students' dollars on campus

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 24, 2023

The district is launching drive-thus at two high schools to encourage students to dine with them instead of local fast-food joints.

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Kentucky House passes bill to get rid of high school diploma requirement for cafeteria workers

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 23, 2023

The bill is intended to expand the hiring pool as labor shortages keep plaguing schools.

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Iowa introduces universal free meals bill, while North Dakota and Oklahoma bills stop short of offering free school meals for all

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2023

Universal free meals legislative update: Iowa is the latest state to debut legislation seeking to provide free school meals to all students.

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SAGE Dining's latest campaign looks to improve students' relationship with food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 21, 2023

The All Foods Fit campaign will emphasize that there is no such thing as “good” or “bad” foods and will spotlight five components of why we eat.

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USDA announces which nonprofit will manage new grant and awards program for school nutrition

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 17, 2023

Action for Healthy Kids will get $47 million to manage the program, which is part of the USDA’s $100 million Healthy Meals Incentives initiative.

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New York bill that would require schools to provide plant-based, halal and kosher meals is reintroduced

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 16, 2023

Students would be able to receive the alternative meals at no extra cost.

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