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How Western Placer Unified is helping students strengthen their connection with food

By Benita Gingerella on Feb. 05, 2024

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.

Sustainability

How Farmington Municipal Schools and K-12 by Elior diverted 100,000 pounds of food waste from the landfill

By Reyna Estrada on Feb. 05, 2024

Farmington Municipal Schools was awarded Elior North America’s Doing Good award for its work in diverting food waste from the landfill.

Menu

Greenville County Schools' smoked turkey BLT goes local thanks to partnership with nearby bakery

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 31, 2024

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

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Federal bill would ban lab-grown meat in school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 30, 2024

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

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Chartwells K12 heats up the menu with new hot chocolate milk concept

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 29, 2024

The foodservice provider has partnered with the National Dairy Council to launch the concept at over 55 schools this month.

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Many parents say school meals can save them money but still view them as unhealthy, study reveals.

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 29, 2024

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.

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Kentucky schools receive grant funding to expand farm-to-school efforts

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 26, 2024

The recipient schools will use the money to purchase walk-in coolers and other equipment to improve their farm-to-school programs.

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Virginia makes a second attempt at passing universal free school meals legislation

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 23, 2024

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: Delaware’s lunch shaming bill advances and state lawmakers vote on bills that would expand free school meal access.

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School district hopes new vending machines will increase breakfast participation

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 22, 2024

Ohio County Schools recently purchased two vending machines that will offer breakfast after the bell to students.

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3 ways operators are encouraging families to fill out school meal applications

By Benita Gingerella on Jan. 18, 2024

A panel of school nutrition professionals shared their best practices for encouraging families to fill out the forms during the School Nutrition Association’s School Nutrition Industry Conference.

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