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Bipartisan bill to expand summer meal access introduced in U.S. Senate

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 15, 2021

The Hunger-Free Summer for Kids Act would get rid of the requirement that students eat their summer meals at a centralized location.

Technology & Equipment

How a K-12 operator is using TikTok to boost creativity in the kitchen

 By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 11, 2021

TikTok has enabled Juan Zamorano of San Diego Unified School District to share his love of scratch-made meals and expand his skillset.

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Majority of California school districts plan to fully reopen in the fall

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 09, 2021

Nearly 100% of districts say they plan to have kids back in classrooms full-time, according to data released by the state.

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How Londonderry Schools found fun and creativity during the pandemic

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 04, 2021

Amanda Venezia and her staff thought out of the box to keep kids happy and fed this school year.

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Lawmaker reintroduces bill that would eliminate pesticide from school meals

By Benita Gingerella on Jun. 01, 2021

The bill seeks to create a maximum residue limit for chlorpyrifos, a pesticide that has reportedly been linked to adverse effects.

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IFMA names 2021 Silver Plate Award winners

By Benita Gingerella on May 28, 2021

One of the winners will also receive the Gold Plate Award during IFMA’s 67th annual Gold and Silver Plate Awards celebration, which will take place virtually in September.

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4 foodservice marketing ideas for June

By Benita Gingerella on May 26, 2021

Celebrate the start of summer with these fun ideas to engage diners.

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States start mandating the return of in-person learning

By Benita Gingerella on May 25, 2021

Officials in New Jersey, Washington and Illinois have all said that schools in their states must offer in-person instruction next school year.

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How one school district used community connections to keep kids fed during COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on May 24, 2021

Jackson County Public Schools has relied on teamwork and local support to continuously adjust its meal service throughout the pandemic.

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Nebraska to begin a farm-to-school network

By Benita Gingerella on May 24, 2021

State lawmakers have passed LB396, which aims to help connect local farms with schools and provide educational opportunities for students.

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