June plays host to all sorts of delicious, nutritious observances. In addition to celebrating National Dairy Month with our friends at the National Dairy Council, we’re also observing National Fresh Fruit and Veggie Month. You all know we love fresh fruits and veggies here at Beyond Breakfast. Whenever we have a chance we check in…
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…
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.…
We’re just over a month away from the biggest school nutrition conference of the year, and the School Nutrition Foundation staff is excited to see YOU in Salt Lake City! We’re going to be bringing you a lot of great stories and photos from Utah, so make sure you’ve connected with SNF on Facebook and…
Welcome to the Resources Roundup! In this series, the Partners for Breakfast in the Classroom take a look at some of the most powerful resources available to help school nutrition professionals make the case for breakfast-in-the-classroom in their school or district. Experts agree that a data-driven approach is the most effective; whether you’re trying to…
Turning our attention from school nutrition to another important link in the food safety net, today we’re taking a look at the charitable food network; specifically, food banks and food pantries, and how improving the nutritional quality of the foods that they distribute can have a positive impact on public health. We recently sat down…
If you are on the hunt for funding opportunities to bring Fuel Up to Play 60 to your school, the time is now! Fuel Up to Play 60 Funds give schools the opportunity to apply for up to $4000 per year to help kick-start healthy changes in the school environment. To apply for funds, qualifying…
When making your case for breakfast-in-the-classroom, experts agree that a data-driven approach is the most effective. Whether you’re trying to convince a reluctant principal, or a room full of skeptical classroom teachers, it pays to do your homework—and show your work! School nutrition professionals just like you tell us the same thing, time and time…
Do you have a green thumb—or ever wondered if you did? Whether you’re a master gardener or you’ve never grown a thing in your life, April means it’s time to celebrate all the great things about getting our hands dirty and playing in the mud—it’s National Garden Month! The National Gardening Association is on a…
The three words that define the School Nutrition Foundation’s mission appear on our logo: Education, Research, and Scholarship. Over the years we’ve talked about the importance of continuing education here at Beyond Breakfast, and one-on-one with school nutrition professionals from around the country at various conferences. Over and over again we hear School Nutrition Association…
