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New York lawmakers call for universal free school meals to be included in state budget

Over 726,000 students in the state lost access to free school meals after USDA waivers that provided free meals to all students expired last summer.

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How Maine’s Farm and Sea to School Institute is boosting farm-to-school efforts in the state

With grant funding and partner resources, the institute is helping three schools create and implement a farm-to-school action plan this year.

The Hunger-Free Schools Act would provide free school breakfast and lunch to all students, regardless of family income.

The program covered topics such as menu creation, food purchasing, and pricing and portioning items.

The weekly series began to generate buzz around WashU’s only sit-down restaurant, Ibby’s.

It is the ninth major food allergen to be recognized by the U.S. Food and Drug Administration and will now have to be properly labeled on products.

2022 was a rollercoaster of a year, and 2023 may pack plenty of surprises as well. FSD’s editors have been keeping a close eye on the trends—here’s what we see gaining prominence in the months to come.

The city's mayor and members of its Office of Sustainability and the Environment served lunch to students and highlighted the importance of local food.

The Consolidated Appropriations Act of 2023 would establish a permanent summer EBT program and allow summer meal sites to offer non-congregate meals.

Students across the country got creative in the kitchen and came up with a variety of school nutrition-friendly dishes that can be served to their peers.

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