2023 Position Paper: Reimbursement Rate

Make permanent the National School Lunch and School Breakfast Program (NSLP/SBP) reimbursement rate increase provided in the bipartisan Keep Kids Fed Act (PL 117-158). School meal programs have always operated…

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2023 Position Paper: Nutrition Standards Fact Sheet

Ensure USDA maintains current school nutrition standards, rather than implements additional, unachievable rules. Research shows students eat their healthiest meals at school, thanks to current nutrition standards, which limit calories, fat and sodium…

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Wellness Reboot

“Wellness Reboot” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Join USDA for an update on wellness policy requirements; including real-life examples from school foodservice directors who have implemented local…

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Small Districts Big Ideas – Meet up and Idea Sharing

“Small Districts Big Ideas – Meet up and Idea Sharing” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Come join your peers at a discussion-based roundtable for small and rural…

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Plant-forward. Plant-based. Plant-rich. Plant-what?

“Plant-forward. Plant-based. Plant-rich. Plant-what?” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. What is plant-forward? It’s not vegan or vegetarian, but it’s what many consumers, including students, want and a…

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Powering a New Role Model: Tips to Building a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Kitchen

“Powering a New Role Model: Tips to Building a Social-Emotional Learning (SEL) Kitchen” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. As more schools adopt social-emotional learning (SEL) curriculum for…

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North Carolina’s School Meals to Go – We Plan, We Pack, You Prepare

“North Carolina’s School Meals to Go – We Plan, We Pack, You Prepare” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. Do you need to be ready to serve meal…

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Keys to Calculating Meal Equivalents and Using KPIs to Enhance Program Operation

“Keys to Calculating Meal Equivalents and Using KPIs to Enhance Program Operation” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. This education session will focus on Meal Equivalents— from the…

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Nurturing Nutrition in Culinary Arts Programs

“Nurturing Nutrition in Culinary Arts Programs” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. When it comes to nutrition education, you are on the front lines educating children every day.…

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Tips and Strategies for Tackling Supply Chain Disruptions

“Tips and Strategies for Tackling Supply Chain Disruptions” was presented at ANC 2022 in Orlando, Florida. By leveraging creativity, flexibility, partnerships and local resources, this session will highlight best practices…

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