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New cooperative agreement to increase local procurement in Minnesota schools

 By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 24, 2022

The USDA's Agricultural Marketing Service has signed a cooperative agreement worth more than $3 million to increase local food procurement in the state.

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Task force promotes free meals for all students ahead of White House hunger conference

 By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 24, 2022

The Task Force on Hunger, Nutrition and Health has suggested that the government resume offering universal free meals at school.

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K-12 menus take plant-forward eating back to basics

By Patricia Cobe on Aug. 22, 2022

Some districts are increasingly turning to lentils, beans, grains and veggies to create inventive school lunches.

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Pa. lawmaker to introduce universal free meals bill

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 19, 2022

The bill is being introduced by Sen. Lindsey Williams and would guarantee every student free meals at school.

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Cafeteria managers participate in cooking competition as part of summer training

By FSD Staff on Aug. 17, 2022

Managers at Katy Independent School District had to use mystery ingredients to create two different meals.

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Minnesota expands free meal access for students through USDA pilot program

By FSD Staff on Aug. 16, 2022

An additional 90,000 students will receive free school meals this year.

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Dallas ISD weighs next steps after shelf-stable milk pilot

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 12, 2022

Data showed an increase in meal participation and a decrease in milk waste at the schools that served shelf-stable.

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Nevada extends universal free school meals for another year

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 09, 2022

The state has invested $75 million to continue offering free meals to all students.

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K-12 students want more plant-based options on the menu

By Reyna Estrada on Aug. 09, 2022

Student feedback and other factors have led to the expansion of plant-based menu offerings.

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Hospital creates heart-healthy video series for community members

By Benita Gingerella on Aug. 03, 2022

Northeastern Vermont Regional Hospital has used a state grant to create the series, which highlights heart-healthy recipes and more.

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