Some of our most popular blog topics are on funding and grant opportunities – and for good reason! We know that our readers are always looking for additional funds to help them implement new initiatives and expand successful school nutrition programs. When we post about a new Fuel Up to Play 60 funding opportunities, our…
We know this is a busy time of year, with the holidays and school break just around the corner, but we don’t want you to miss your next opportunity to receive funding through Fuel Up to Play 60! The deadline to apply for funds is January 15, 2013. Schools that are enrolled in FUTP60 are…
Whether the topic is school breakfast, meal patterns, or school nutrition in general, the number one request we hear from you—our readers—is for more resources. We all know how important our own continuing education is when it comes to school nutrition, and having a great cache of resources at your fingertips can make all the…
It’s that time of year! Are you back-to-school yet? If not, it’s just around the corner. The beginning of the school year is an incredibly busy time for everyone—teachers, students, administrators, support staff, and of course, school foodservice staffers. We know you have a lot on your plate (pun intended!) but we don’t want…
The National Dairy Council/NFL Fuel Up to Play 60 program is a great way to get students to take ownership of their health. Fuel Up to Play 60 is also a wonderful opportunity for schools to earn funding to help kick start—and sustain—healthy nutrition and physical activity improvements at a systemic level. Part of the…
When it comes to school breakfast, one of the biggest concerns we hear cited is in regard to funding. “Where will I find the money?” is a question often raised by school foodservice directors who are convinced that school breakfast is a great idea, but are not convinced they can achieve that goal in their…
Each year since 2007, Winston Industries has demonstrated its commitment to food service by awarding one school the Winston Industries Equipment Award Grant. The recipient is always a school district in need of improvement of its school meal kitchen facilities. The 2010 winner was Gaston County Schools of North Carolina, and the 2011 award winner…