Here’s how it’s possible to make and serve fresh spaghetti, ravioli, ramen and more in a K-12 setting; it just takes some ingenuity, dedication and a strong farm grandma’s can-do spirit.
As many colleges, schools and sports arenas temporarily shut down, foodservice distributors such as Sysco Corporation and U.S. Foods have to balance dealing with reduced overall demand while continuing to serve critical institutions.
The School Nutrition Association released a survey from members on coronavirus solutions, a school district moves to drive thru to aid students and more
The coronavirus has shuttered all 25 of Food Management’s K-12 Schools Power Players, with each developing its own strategy for how to continue feeding students during the time schools are closed.
Survey finds emergency school feeding efforts are confronting regulatory hurdles. Feeding plans vary widely, include grab and go, drive-thru, multiple meals at a time, delivery to community sites and more.
High percentage of people who believe visits to these venues will tempt fate during pandemic, and the ‘damage may already be done’ for business in these segments, says Datassential’s Mark Brandau.
The Elk Grove Unified School District in California is offering a drive-through meal service consisting of breakfast and lunch for all of their families at 13 of its schools.
United States Secretary of Agriculture Sonny Perdue has waived the group setting requirement for providing meals at no charge to students in schools closed due to concerns about the coronavirus. He also updated the School Nutrition Association on...
