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Proposed SNAP changes could cut automatic free lunch for 1 million students

 By FSD Staff on Oct. 18, 2019

Families who are no longer eligible for SNAP would have to apply separately to continue to receive free or reduced-price meals.

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Health system awarded USDA grant to begin farm-to-school program with local districts

By FSD Staff on Oct. 18, 2019

Parkview Health in Fort Wayne, Ind., will work with at least five nearby school districts to create an in-depth farm-to-school plan.

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New eatery at Liberty University lifts sales

By FSD Staff on Oct. 17, 2019

Customizable bowl concept Umai is driving more diner interest than the Tex-Mex spot it replaced.

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Sanders, Omar introduce universal free school meals bill

By FSD Staff on Oct. 17, 2019

The Universal School Meals Program Act would eliminate any requirements needed for free school meal eligibility.

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Maine passes bill to allow schools to donate food waste to pig farmers

By FSD Staff on Oct. 16, 2019

Supporters of the bill say it will help cut back on waste while helping local farmers.

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District's gift card contest encourages families to fill out meal applications

By FSD Staff on Oct. 16, 2019

All families who complete the application will be entered to win a gift card, even if they don’t qualify for free or reduced-price meals.

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Michigan Dining shares sustainability best practices at a recent chefs’ gathering

By Benita Gingerella on Oct. 16, 2019

The University of Michigan’s dining team shared its sustainability accomplishments during FoodService Director’s third annual Culinary Council Chefs’ Summit.

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Cooking up ideas at the Big Ten Conference Chefs’ Summit

By Patricia Cobe and Kelsey Squire on Oct. 16, 2019

Here’s an inside look at the brainstorming, collaborating and eating that took place during FoodService Director’s recent event.

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Calif. bans alternative meals for kids with lunchroom debts

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2019

The measure is aimed at ending lunch shaming.

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Calif. acts to ease food insecurity in community colleges

By Peter Romeo on Oct. 14, 2019

Students in 10 counties could use their assistance credits at local restaurants.

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