Blog

10.6.2011 FNS published a memorandum highlighting USDA’s Rural Development Community Facilities (CF) Program, which provides loans and grants to assist in the development of facilities in rural areas and towns of up to 20,000 people.

9.22.2011 State Superintendent of Public Instruction Tom Torlakson has just released a letter expressing his support as the new honorary chair of the BreakfastFirst Campaign.

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 [...]