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School Meals Have Been Free To All Students During The Pandemic. Some Want To See That Continue Past COVID-19
March 3rd
Research highlights crucial role of school meals in children’s health
March 2nd
Stanly County Schools to provide meal bundles during Spring Break
February 25th
Santa Ana Unified to offer free weekend meals for children
February 24th
No child left hungry: Holmen nutrition leader pushes for permanent free school lunch
February 22nd
Timing of food stamps can affect students’ test scores, study finds
February 18th
Is lunchtime the ‘weak link’ in school reopening plans?
February 17th
No evidence coronavirus spreads through food or food packaging: FDA
February 17th
School districts face staff shortages with return to full time
February 15th
Universal school meals are the best response to food insecurity
February 14th
Viewpoint: Helping school food crews find their “why”
February 11th
The pandemic has made school lunch free for all public school students. Advocates are hoping to make the change permanent.
February 11th
FRAC Report Underscores School Breakfast Participation Critical to Combatting Childhood Hunger, Learning Loss Caused by COVID-19
February 8th
Schools plan for potential of remote learning into the fall
February 7th
FRAC says free school breakfast is crucial to addressing hunger, academic performance
February 7th
All North Dakota K-12 public school students could get free meals for two years under bill
February 3rd
COVID-19’s toll on school nutrition programs
January 31st
Crowded cafeterias a thing of the past during the pandemic
January 25th
Here's what happened when COVID-19 forced a school's entire cafeteria staff into quarantine
January 25th
The Pandemic Reveals Racial Gaps in School Meal Access
January 25th
Minnesota middle school awarded $10,000 grant for new breakfast program
January 24th
Biden Signs Executive Order to Boost Food Benefits for Children Missing School Meals
January 21st
SNA Releases 2021 Position Paper
January 21st
School Nutrition Association calls for universal free meals for students 'as an intergal part of education'
January 21st
5 Steps Schools Are Taking to Help Feed Children During the Pandemic
January 20th
When demand for meal kits skyrocketed, one Maryland district rose to the occasion
January 19th
Meeting the need: Schools find ways to serve up meals for kids amid the pandemic
January 18th
Why Billions In Food Aid Hasn't Gotten To Needy Families
January 18th
9 fun new K-12 school lunch menu items kids will devour
January 18th
Creating a Menu of Healthy School Meals, While Seeking Student Input
January 14th
In Houston, School Meals Are About Expanding Equity and Improving Climate
January 14th

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Fresh Bites January 2021 (Digital / PDF)

Breakfast Menu Builder
Celebrating NSBW21
New issue of Cafeteria Connection convinces parents to take free meals
Nancy White joins NutriStudents K-12
NSBW Infographic

Fresh Bites December 2020 (Digital / PDF)

Fill the holiday meal gap
Holiday giveaway
New Issue of Cafeteria Connection: Safely store and prepare distance-learning meals
Customized pictorial menus

Fresh Bites November 2020 (Digital / PDF)

Free Download: Holiday Menu Day
Cafeteria Connection: Food Safety
BTS Guide Helps Transition to Hybrid and Distance Learning

Fresh Bites October 2020 (Digital / PDF)

Operational tips for improving participation
Mobilize your marketing
Ensure a successful admin review
Marketing resources to support participation 

Fresh Bites September 2020 (Digital / PDF)

NutriStudents K-12 Expands Menu Rotation
10 additional menu weeks 
COVID-19 Emergency Menus available to all 
Free Resource: Back-to-School Guide
Roll out the red carpet for NSLW
Inspirational messages to share with students

Fresh Bites March 2020 (Digital / PDF)

Free COVID-19 Emergency Menu for Schools
Modifying Daily Practices
Meal Continuation During School Closures
How to Talk to Kids About COVID-19
COVID-19 School and Foodservice Related News Stories

Fresh Bites February 2020 (Digital / PDF)

Tools Updated, Now Google Compatible
NutriStudents K-12 Team Expands
Action for Healthy Kids Grant Opportunities
National CACFP Week is March 15-21
Make This: Chicken Fajita Spaghetti

Fresh Bites January 2020 (Digital / PDF)

National Conference on Education
Commodities Help
#NSBW20
Grant Opportunities
Make This: Beef Breakfast Skillet
7-Day Menu Offers "Hidden" Recipes