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9.1.2011 CDE clarifies in a management bulletin the use of offer versus serve (OVS) for agencies that participate in CACFP and serve meals prepared by School Food Authorities (SFAs)

8.18.2011 As part of Webinar Wednesdays, the School Nutrition Association is inviting you to participate in their upcoming webinar, Understanding the Proposed School Meal Patterns, on August 31, 2011 at 11 AM (PST). Guest speaker, Heather Hopwood from USDA Food & Nutrition Services, will highlight the proposed menu [...]

8.16.2011 Today LAUSD launched first of several series of wellness workshops as part of the district’s Cafeteria Staff Wellness Initiative. LAUSD is rolling out a new menu as well as a new staff wellness initiative. The wellness initiative is intended to provide cafeteria staff workers with the necessary  tools [...]

8.5.2011 Earlier in 2011, USDA proposed new standards to improve the nutritional content of school meals. However, in May, the House Appropriations Committee voted to undo USDA’s efforts to improve school  lunches and breakfasts. Please let Congress know that updating cafeteria menus is important to you!  

7.20.2011 After two successful convenings sponsored by The California Endowment, CFPA has launched the Real Eats for Academics and Life – REAL School Food Initiative

7.19.2011  Many afterschool sites serving snacks are now eligible to serve meals to students and teens participating in their afterschool programs!

6.28.2011 Check out local media coverage of California Food Policy Advocates’annual report about the trends in summer nutrition.  School’s Out… Who Ate? 2011 was released