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Maine and California embrace universal free school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jul. 06, 2021

Both states have set aside funding for the meals in their budget plans.

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Bill would provide school funding for plant-based meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 29, 2021

The Healthy Future Students and Earth Pilot Program Act would award grants to help schools add plant-based items to their menus.

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Portland Public Schools moves summer feeding outdoors due to extreme heat

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 29, 2021

The district will be offering meals at over 15 local parks.

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School hosts summer produce markets for families

By FSD Staff on Jun. 28, 2021

Families are able to receive more than $35 worth of food at the markets.

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4 marketing opportunities in July

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 28, 2021

Celebrate the middle of summer with these marketing ideas.

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U.S. to join Global School Meals Coalition

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2021

The coalition will launch during the United Nations’ Food Systems Summit this fall.

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Longer lunch times may improve student nutrition, study says

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 24, 2021

The study showed that elementary and middle school students consumed significantly more fruits and vegetables if given a 20-minute seated lunch period.

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Longview ISD’s garden provides fresh produce for students year-round

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 21, 2021

The school district’s lot is already at five acres and growing.

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School district’s take-and-bake meals prove to be a win-win

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 18, 2021

A pandemic-era program at Grapevine Colleyville ISD provides families with comforting favorites and offers an extra source of revenue to the nutrition team.

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Virginia governor creates task force to make school meals more diverse

By FSD Staff on Jun. 18, 2021

The committee will be made up of students, parents, teachers, nutrition experts and others.

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