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Benita Gingerella

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

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.

Sustainability

5 ways to go green at your next catered event

Take a look at these sustainable ideas shared during Catersource + The Special Event last week in Austin, Texas.

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San Francisco State University hosts cooking class to celebrate Black History Month

The dining team partnered with Black Residents United in Housing to host the class, which taught participants how to make Jambalaya.

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California school nutrition operators grapple with persistent labor shortages

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

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.

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4 catering takeaways from Catersource + The Special Event

Event and catering professionals gathered in Austin, Texas last week to discuss industry challenges, trends and more.

People

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

Young brings 30 years of industry experience to the role.

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

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

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

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.

Menu

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

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

Operations

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

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

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