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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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Washington seeks additional funding for universal free school meals

Food Management

Also in this week’s K-12 legislative update: The School Nutrition Association advocates for a school nutrition practitioner to be included on the 2025 Dietary Guidelines Advisory Committee.

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School nutrition operators celebrate, make connections and find new ideas at the Fall Healthy Meals Summit

Food Management

The summit was put on by the USDA and Action for Healthy Kids as part of its Healthy Meals Incentives initiative.

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U.S. Department of Agriculture announces final rule on updated School Nutrition Standards

FoodService Director

Here’s a look at the upcoming changes to the School Nutrition Standards.

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USDA's Healthy Meals Incentives Recognition Awards program to honor school nutrition professionals

FoodService Director

The USDA has teamed up with Action for Healthy Kids to launch the awards program which seeks to recognize school nutrition teams making strides in child nutrition.

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Top 15 K-12 food service stories of 2023

Food Management

The year’s top K-12 stories tracked how school nutrition programs and providers tackled issues like labor shortages and product availability to keep kids fed with nutritious meals.

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SNF announces 2023 equipment grant recipients 

Food Management

Five school nutrition professionals are being awarded between $20,000 and $100,000 of equipment grants for their school meal programs.