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States and school districts are breathing a collective sigh of relief as USDA has announced $1.5 billion in federal funds to support school meal programs deal with the challenges of rising inflation and supply chain disruptions brought on by the pandemic. Funds will soon be available through USDA’s Commodity Credit...
It’s nearing the end of 2021 and you may be looking at next year’s budget to see if there’s money available for capital expenses. If your kitchen equipment is tired, old, or on the fritz and that budget is feeling a little tight, now is the perfect time to apply...
Pivot, pivot, pivot! If you’re like most foodservice professionals, this year has brought unprecedented challenges to your program. You may have been forced to turn on a dime and change plans at a moment’s notice due to missed deliveries, shorted orders, and an unpredictable supply chain. You don’t have to...
October is Farm to School Month! It’s a celebration of food education, school gardens, and school meals made from healthy, local food. Farm to school foods ensure the freshest foods in school meals and help support local economies at the same time. Money spent in your community stays in your...
How long will we have to keep going like this? It’s a question that school nutrition professionals across the country are asking. While it feels like a small step towards normalcy to have students back in person, the pandemic isn’t over yet. The uncertainty, long hours, supply chain disruptions staffing...
Recent research shows children are getting their healthiest meals at school, so let’s celebrate this undeniable fact! We invite you to join schools nationwide in celebrating National School Lunch Week (NSLW) this October 11-15. It’s a prime opportunity to promote the value of your school lunch program to parents, students,...
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