Benita Gingerella

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Nebraska bill would require state to sign up for Summer EBT

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: a federal bill aims to beef up cybersecurity in the agriculture and food sectors and a New York lawmaker renews push for universal free school meals.

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Aramark launches new DEI workforce series

Beyond the Plate aims to educate staff about the cultural significance of the cuisines they serve.

Chef demos, farmer visits and more have become commonplace at the district this school year thanks to Director of Food Service Christina Lawson, who focused on growing the district's farm-to-school efforts as part of her capstone for the Chef Ann Foundation’s Healthy School Food Pathway Fellowship program.

The Inferno offers diners a weekly rotating menu of customizable dishes such as ramen and baked potatoes.

The farm is installed in the dining hall so students can watch their food grow.

As part of this year’s celebration, the foodservice provider is offering a special ‘Dine and Delight’ menu which features students’ favorite dishes.

The nationwide competition is being organized by Sodexo, SFSU’s foodservice provider.

The research projects will allow the grocery delivery company to further analyze the impact food as medicine programs have on various population groups.

Locally Sourced: The GCS nutrition team partnered with a nearby Southern Baking to source hoagie rolls for the sandwich.

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: States continue to take steps toward implementing universal free school meals for all.

According to the study, only 44% of parents perceived school lunches to be healthy, however, a majority said that school meals can save them money, time and stress.

Students could try a variety of alcohol-free mixed drinks that contained immune-boosting ingredients.

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