Institute of Child Nutrition Adapts to Continue Training
OXFORD, Miss. – The Institute of Child Nutrition, part of the School of Applied Sciences at the University of Mississippi, has transitioned to offer extensive virtual services so it can continue supporting child nutrition professionals across the country. Historically, one [Read More]
The Mix Up Podcast – Episode 05 – Vince Caguin
In Episode 5 of The Mixup, Chef Patrick chats with Vince Caguin, Director of the Natomas Unified School District. Join them as Vince discusses the strategies he is using to lead his team into the new school year. [Read More]
Meal Pickup to Now Require Student Identification at Dearborn Public Schools
Pressandguide.com, author Jessica McLean, August 26, 2020 In Dearborn Michigan, starting September 7, parents or guardians picking up meal packs, which consist of a week’s worth of breakfast and lunch items for students, will be required to provide the name, [Read More]
Schools Aim to Feed Students – Including Remote Learners – This Fall
Pittsburgh Post Gazette, authors Bob Batz Jr., Joshua Axelrod, and Dan Gigler, August 24, 2020 This article provides an overview of how schools have adapted their meal services to accommodate both remote learners and students physically attending schools in [Read More]
How the Pandemic Has Changed Cafeterias at Stark County Schools
IndeOnline.com, author Amy Knapp, August 20, 2020 In Stark County, Ohio, the Stark County Schools system is employing multiple new methods to foster safety during the COVID-19 pandemic. In Plain’s elementary schools, students will choose between two lunch menu [Read More]
DeKalb Schools Partner with Atlanta Community Food Bank to Distribute Meals for Students
11alive.com, author Jason Braverman, August 25, 2020 The Dekalb County Public School District in Georgia has partnered with the Atlanta Community Food Bank to distribute food once a week to children who are in school and learning virtually at [Read More]
Questions and Answers for the Child Nutrition Programs during School Year 2020-21 – #5
USDA, FNS The USDA, FNS has released an additional memo to help provide clarification to state agencies operating school food programs during school re-openings during the COVID-19 crisis. The memo provides information about additional waivers, and includes questions and [Read More]
Waiver Alert! Four Nationwide SFSP Waivers Extended
School Nutrition Association The SNA has published information about the USDA extending school meal program waivers in on an easy-to-navigate landing page. Waivers regard allowing non-congregate feeding, meal pattern flexibility, area eligibility waivers, and allowances for parents to pick [Read More]