Farm to School Month: Growing Healthy Kids, Strong Farms & Thriving Communities
Every October, schools across the country celebrate National Farm to School Month, a time to recognize the powerful connections between the classroom, the school cafeteria, and
Self-Service Food Safety in School Dining
Salad bars, self-service breakfast carts, and condiment stations have become a regular part of school meal service. They help students select foods they will actually eat,
Innovation in School Nutrition Programs: The Hidden Costs
Innovation in school nutrition programs often starts like this. A distributor’s sales rep walks into a district’s central office with samples: sun-dried tomatoes, fresh avocados, and
School Nutrition Staffing and Menu Planning: The Summer Tasks that Prevent Fall Chaos
August has a particular kind of pressure in school nutrition. The school year is close; there are still open positions to fill, menus to finalize, compliance
School Nutrition Training Planning: How Supervisors Can Build a Stronger Program Over Summer
Training is one of the most powerful levers a school nutrition supervisor has. School nutrition training planning is also one of the easiest to deprioritize when
Summer Planning for School Nutrition: How to Use the Off-Season to Set Your Program Up for Success
Summer feels like breathing room. But for program leaders, summer planning for school nutrition is actually one of the most critical work seasons of the year. The cafeteria may be quiet, but your
Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) Financial Analysis and Sustainability: What Program Leaders Need to Know
For many school nutrition directors, the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) sounds promising on paper. No more collecting and verifying household applications. No more chasing meal debt.
School Nutrition Training: The 5 Essential Factors
School nutrition training is often measured in hours. Directors track USDA Professional Standards requirements. Staff complete modules. Certificates are filed. The box is checked until the next training cycle. But education that
Awarding School Nutrition Commercial Bids
Finalizing Contracts and Preparing for Administrative Review Once a bidder has been determined to be responsive and responsible, the final step is award and contract execution. When