ANC 2014: A Round-up of Coverage from Boston, MA

This year’s Annual National Conference in Boston was a smashing success, and as always an incredible opportunity to connect with our colleagues from across the country. With a line-up of inspirational speakers, the General Sessions were a huge hit among attendees; education sessions were loaded with insightful information on topics divided into four session tracks:…

In the News June 2014: National Dairy Month, Fuel Up to Play 60, and Community Eligibility Provision Expansion

Each month, our staff reads hundreds of media reports on the subject of school nutrition. We curate our favorites in a monthly blog post we call, “In the News.” Highlighting positive stories about the great things going on in school cafeterias helps us in many ways: providing inspiration, connecting school nutrition professionals from across the…

Summer Break a Perfect Time to Seek School Nutrition Grants

School is out, but a school nutrition professional’s work is never done. Summer is an opportunity for all of us to take a well-deserved break, but it’s also the perfect time to seek out funding for your school nutrition program. Devoting a little time and energy during the summer can pay off during the school…

June is National Dairy Month—Celebrate with Delicious Dairy!

Nutrient-rich dairy is the star this month—June is National Dairy Month! Dairy products deliver all kinds of healthy nutrients to our bodies, including protein, Vitamin A, calcium, and potassium. Consuming dairy products like milk delivers nine essential nutrients, which can help you manage your weight, protect against certain cancers, fight osteoporosis, and reduce your risk…

May 2014 In the News: Summer Meals, Mobile Delivery, Invite Katie Couric to School Lunch, and More!

The school year is winding down across the country, but that doesn’t mean it’s time to stop talking about delicious, nutritious school lunch and breakfast. As we all know, “hunger doesn’t take a vacation,” which is why summer feeding has been dominating the headlines—and the hashtags—for the last few weeks. At the end of April,…

School Breakfast in the News: April 2014

And just like that, there goes April! Time is absolutely flying by, and the end of the school year is rushing toward us—summer will be here before we know it. It’s been a busy month for us at Beyond Breakfast, too; don’t forget about the terrific school breakfast and grant opportunities available through our friends…

Fuel Up to Play 60 and Action for Healthy Kids: Funding Opportunities for Your School

The end of the school year is a hectic time for everyone, and this is certainly true of school nutrition professionals. However, spring is also a great time to look ahead and begin planning—perhaps you are putting the finishing touches on summer feeding, or maybe you are already thinking about fall semester, and that new…

Fuel Up to Play 60—Apply for Funds Using the New Playbook!

Are you looking for funding opportunities to improve healthy eating and physical activity at your school? It’s time to check in with Fuel Up to Play 60! Eleven million students nationwide participate in Fuel Up to Play 60, and that number is growing; if you haven’t yet signed up to participate, visit the FUTP60 website…

School Breakfast in the News: March 2014

Given that National School Breakfast Week was celebrated March 3-7, it’s no surprise to find a huge array of terrific school breakfast-themed stories arrive in our Google Alerts! It was tough to choose our favorites, but we narrowed down the list so we could share some of them with our readers. By the way, have…