Back to School Breakfast News: Community Eligibility Provision

Now that we’re back in the swing of the new school year, we have been keeping an extra-close eye on our Google Alerts for all of the latest school breakfast and school lunch news for SY 2016-17. In between back-to-school breakfast celebrations and preparations for the upcoming National School Lunch Week celebrations, a few articles…

Cooking Up Memories: ‘Dodge School Favorites’ Scales Favorite School Lunches for the Dinner Table

Several months ago we ran across this story about three women who created a cookbook inspired by, and using the original recipes for, their favorite school lunches from the past. When we posted a link to the story on the SNF Facebook page it turned out to be one of the most popular shares of…

December 2015 In the News: Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Roundup and a Look at 2016

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…

November 2015 In the News: Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom in PA, School Breakfast Resources, and a Holiday Note from Us

It’s hard to believe that we’re saying goodbye to 2015 already—time truly does fly! The Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom had a very busy, very productive year, bringing breakfast-in-the-classroom to students around the country. We are already looking forward to expanding our reach in 2016 (stay tuned to the blog for details!) but until…

September 2015 In the News: NSLW Preparations, Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom News, and the SNF Scholarship Series Continues

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…

August 2015 In the News: Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom Goes Back to School

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…

In the News: School Nutrition Association’s Annual National Conference, Summer Meals–and the Food Truck Takeover!

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…

Celebrating National Dairy Month

It’s June, and that means it’s National Dairy Month! Nutrient-rich dairy delivers all kinds of things our bodies need to grow and thrive: protein, Vitamin A, calcium, and potassium, to name just a few. When you include dairy products in your diet you reap many health benefits, from the consumption of nine essential nutrients to…

Goodbye Summer Meals Awareness Week, Hello Summer!

As school nutrition professionals we already know that hunger doesn’t take a vacation. Holiday breaks and summer vacation in particular mean extended periods without food for too many students. This week schools and agencies across the county have been celebrating Summer Meals Awareness Week with stories, resources, and messages of support for summer feeding programs.…

May 2015 In the News: ANC in SLC, Breakfast-in-the-Classroom Fights Hunger, and Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds June Application Deadline

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…