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School Nutrition Association announces its 2020 national award winners

The winners were announced in conjunction with National School Lunch Hero Day which takes place Friday.

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Bill introduced to expand restaurant access to SNAP recipients

The bill would allow all SNAP recipients to use their benefits at participating restaurants during emergencies such as COVID-19.

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SNA partners with United Fresh Produce to help schools expand produce options during pandemic

The organizations are helping schools get in contact with distributors and processors for produce that can be included in grab-and-go meals.

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Going mobile: Fighting food insecurity during COVID-19

The University of Arkansas for Medical Science’s Stocked & Reddie food pantry has hit the road to help provide food and supplies.

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SNA asks USDA to reinstate school meal rollbacks blocked by federal court

The School Nutrition Association is concerned that K-12 operators will face meal planning challenges due to the more stringent sodium and whole-grain rules, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic.

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4 tips for a successful take-home meals program

As the COVID-19 pandemic continues, the team at Hendricks Regional Health is crafting heat-and-eat meals for busy hospital staff.

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Mich. becomes 1st state approved to expand SNAP benefits due to school closures

It will be the first to implement Pandemic EBT, a benefit intended to help those who have children attending schools that are closed due to COVID-19.

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Organizations ask USDA to expand SNAP recipients' meal access during COVID-19 outbreak

They argue that broadening the Restaurant Meals Program will help protect SNAP recipients, minimize grocery store lines and keep restaurant workers employed.

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How one Ky. school district is keeping students fed during the COVID-19 pandemic

Jefferson County Public Schools is using food trucks and grab-and-go sites to serve about 18,000 meals a day.

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Bill introduced to eliminate school lunch debt during COVID-19

The bill would suspend the collection of all meal debt as well as any late fees associated with it.

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UnitedHealthcare cafeteria workers begin providing meals for community

Cafeteria staff are preparing a variety of hot and cold meals for those in their communities who have been impacted by COVID-19.

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N.C. schools to receive additional state funding due to COVID-19

The funds can be used to cover school nutrition costs.

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