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
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
With so much focus on student academic achievement, it may feel like time has been whittled away from the lunch period in favor of more
We’re all pretty familiar with the National School Lunch Program as it is today. Who among us has ever dug into its history though? In
Many states are allocating significant stimulus/CARES Act funding to schools to help offset increased costs and learning deficiencies caused by accommodations made for COVID-19 during
Download PDF version Like many school foodservice directors, Vickie Thompson started her job at Verndale School District with little training for menu planning, compliance with
The headlines tell the story: hunger and food insecurity are on the rise because of the coronavirus. According to hunger-relief organization Feeding America, more than 50 million
School gardens have become great hands-on learning labs for many schools today. While growing food that may be used in school cafeterias, students also learn
Sometimes the hardest part of getting kids to try school meals is convincing their parents of the quality, nutritional content and convenience of your offerings.
Our Curry Gravy Meatball recipe has been a long-time favorite entree of both students and foodservice staff. It’s easy to prepare and pairs well with
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