School Nutrition and COVID-19 In The News
In a time of mass job layoffs, furloughs, and in some areas food shortages due to panic purchasing, the role of the school nutrition professional is more important than ever to school-aged children in need. With currently more than twenty [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 24 – Patrick Kenneally
In this episode of The Mix Up, Patrick Garmong talks with Patrick Kenneally, who moved from hospitality to significantly influence school nutrition as the Capital Region BOCES Shared Foodservice Management, School Lunch Director, in New York State. They [Read More]
January 2024 – Identifying Whole Grain-Rich Foods
Your Content Goes Here Whole grains are an essential part of a healthy diet, which is why the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) meal pattern requires that at least one serving of grains [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 23 – Jason Tepper
Join The MixUp as we sit down with Jason Tepper. Tune in for an inspiring journey of taste and knowledge, serving up an episode that’s too flavorful to miss. Music: Dirty Gertie by Shane Ivers - https://www.silvermansound.com [Read More]
December 2023 – Celebrating With Creditable Grains
Your Content Goes Here December is a month full of holiday celebrations, such as Christmas, Hanukkah, Kwanzaa, and more. It is also a great time to model healthy habits by showing different ways to celebrate. [Read More]
November 2023 – Fundamentals of Measuring: Weight and Volume
Your Content Goes Here Which weighs more: a pound of lettuce or a pound of carrots? It’s a trick question! They weigh the same. However, if you think about how much space each would [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 22 – Eric Span
Join The MixUp as we sit down with Eric Span, the visionary Director of Nutrition Services at Sweetwater Union High in San Diego! Discover Eric’s unique blend of hospitality and nutrition experience that transforms school meals into sustainable, [Read More]
October 2023 – Staff and Workplace Wellness
Your Content Goes Here In a month known for monsters and candy, the best trick is treating your employees to better health and wellness. Employee wellness opportunities can help staff feel better, live healthier, [Read More]
September 2023 – Tools for Determining Amounts of Food to Purchase
Your Content Goes Here Do you ever wish you could snap your fingers and the next week’s shopping list would appear? The Food Buying Guide for Child Nutrition Programs offers tools to help you [Read More]