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USDA funding for local food purchases now available for school nutrition operators

Food Management

million for states and territories to purchase local foods for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. The funding allocates up to $471.5

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Why Peanuts Belong in Schools

School Meals That Rock

By Dayle Hayes MS, RD, and Jeanne Reilly, NDTR, SNS Sponsored National Peanut Board, Peanuts in Schools There are many reasons peanuts and peanut butter can benefit school nutrition programs. Here are four of the reasons we’re convinced that peanuts do belong in schools.

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Dan Gorman and his dedicated team in a year of COVID-19!

School Meals That Rock

They also worked with local Michigan Grown producers and others to purchase apples and carrots in bulk, creating 1-pound family size bags. School nutrition became a true safety net for Michigan communities, taking care of the food and nutrition needs of families.