Schools

Whether or not math was your favorite subject in school, everything we learned about math in school still comes in handy today – especially when we try to calculate just how many school lunches are prepared, served, and eaten, each and every day. Using data compiled by the School Nutrition Association, we’ve identified some of …

School Lunches By The Numbers Read More »

Over the past decade, there have been a lot of changes to school foodservice programs. Shifts in demographics, nutritional demands, policy changes, and even student preferences have encouraged administrators nationwide to keep up with the trends in K-12 cafeterias. So what has changed recently in school foodservice?   The days of metal trays piled high …

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The National School Lunch Program is a federal program that assists (public and nonprofit private) schools in providing free or low-cost meals to students. In 2018, the program provided lunch to 29.8 million students each day, and many schools also offer a breakfast program. Research has shown that the availability of school meals has a measurable positive impact on student performance. To …

A 2020 Update on School Nutrition Regulations Read More »

The key to a successful school lunch program is student participation. Sounds easy enough, doesn’t it? Unfortunately, it isn’t always as easy as it sounds. You can design the most efficient, cost-effective school lunch program in the country and it won’t be successful if students don’t participate! The lack of student participation affects program costs since paid …

Tips for Increasing Student Participation in School Lunch Read More »