School nutrition trending: 17 real-life bright ideas

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17 real-life bright ideas for K-12 school food service

Simple, impactful ideas are here to help you spring into action for the next season of feeding kids right. See what food service pros are serving at the moment, from fresh-baked focaccia to totally new, portable forms of nachos and eggplant Parm to zippy chicken piccata, Cinnabon-inspired treats, plant-forward sliders and more.

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Alternate hot and cold lunches give school meal program production predictability

CulinArt meal program at the Cambridge School has adapted to COVID-19 restrictions with packaged meals, safe dining spaces and an innovative alternating lunch system that reduces waste and production uncertainty.

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One On One: How Chicago Public Schools is feeding every student

At one of the largest school districts in the country, Crystal Cooper, executive director for Nutrition Support Services, is determined to feed every student regardless of economic background.

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Broward County Public Schools expands school meals to seven-day meal bundles

Broward County Public Schools Food and Nutrition Services has expanded its meal distribution services to include Sunday meals and will now provide a total of 14 meals at a time each week.

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California school district partners with nonprofit to deliver weekly meal boxes brimming with of whole, organic ingredients

Each box contains a total of 28 meals: seven breakfasts, lunches, snacks and dinners.

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