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Universal free meals bill introduced in Tennessee

The state joins South Carolina, Minnesota and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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How K-12 operators are tackling labor and supply chain issues

School Nutrition Industry Conference speakers and attendees shared what they’re doing right now to overcome product and staffing shortages, including these four ideas.

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4 versatile ingredients K-12 chefs are leaning on amid supply chain shortages

Chefs are using these ingredients to keep menus exciting for students as they continue to struggle with price increases and product availability.

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Rhode Island lawmaker debuts universal free meals bill

The state follows Virginia, Washington and others in introducing a universal free meals bill this legislative session.

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Universal free meals bills introduced in Virginia and Washington

The states join Minnesota, Nebraska, South Carolina and others in introducing legislation that would provide free meals for all students.

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Proposed Minnesota budget includes universal free meals funding

The proposal includes $389 million in 2023-2025 and $424 million in 2026-2027 to fund the meals.

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Summer meal participation dropped slightly in 2021, report reveals

Almost 5.6 million children took part in summer nutrition programs on an average weekday in July 2021, according to the Food Research and Action Center.

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Minnesota universal free meals bill advances through first House committee

The state is one of several currently looking at providing free meals for all students.

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Proposed New Mexico budget includes funding for universal free meals

The executive budget recommendation allocates $30 million to provide free meals to all students in the state.

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School Nutrition Association advocates for universal free meals, additional funding in 2023 position paper

Rising costs plus labor and supply chain disruptions make it difficult to run school nutrition programs, the SNA says, adding that programs will be "financially unsustainable" if higher meal reimbursement rates expire this summer as planned.

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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.

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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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