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Procurement Challenges Persist: 5 strategies to help

Procurement Challenges Persist: 5 Strategies to Help

When it comes to procurement, school nutrition programs have a host of challenges to overcome. According to a study conducted by the National Center for Education Statistics in October 2022, 83% of public schools surveyed said they were experiencing supply chain issues, with foodservice procurement being the most evident. In...

Free 2023 Calendar Menu Templates

Free Calendar Menu Templates for 2023!

To kick off the new year, we’re giving you a sneak peek at the awesome bonus marketing resources available to all NutriStudents K-12 subscribers: 2023 calendar menu templates – our gift to you! With 12 seasonally-design months to choose from, these templates are the perfect way for your foodservice program...

SNF Kitchen Equipment Grants

Apply Now: School Nutrition Foundation Equipment Grants

Are you scrutinizing your budget to figure out if you can replace that old oven or finally get that warming cabinet you’ve always wanted? If your kitchen equipment is tired, old, or on the fritz and that budget is feeling a little tight, we encourage you to check out the...

Peace, Love & School Lunch

Far Out ✌️ It’s Almost National School Lunch Week

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) serves nearly 30 million children every school day. President John F. Kennedy created National School Lunch Week (NSLW) in 1962 to promote the importance of a healthy school lunch in a child’s life and the impact it has inside and outside of the classroom....

USDA Final Rule: Summer Food Service Program

USDA Publishes Final Rule Amending Summer Food Service Program

Earlier this week, the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) published a final rule updating the regulations for the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Its primary purpose is to provide free, nutritious meals to children and teens under age 18 from low-income areas during periods when schools are not in...

Pandemic-related waivers set to expire

Pandemic-Related Waivers Set to Expire

Since the pandemic hit in March 2020, school nutrition programs have been able to adapt and tackle the challenges of getting millions of children. Despite labor shortages, financial challenges stemming from rising food costs, and a fragile supply chain, school nutrition programs have had the support of government-issued waivers allowing...

Free Calendar Menu Templates

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