Installing a Bulk Milk Dispenser in your school cafeteria is one way to reduce waste and cut garbage and recycling costs. Milk in School Lunches Milk has been a long-time staple in school cafeterias. When you think back to lunch at school, you probably picture the small carton of milk sitting on your lunch tray. Today, USDA guidelines require that milk be … [Read more...]
Breakfast in the Classroom Myth Buster
Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC) has proven to be the most effective strategy for increasing breakfast participation. It’s the best way to bring the benefits of school breakfast to ALL the students. According to the Food Research and Action Center, districts using Breakfast in the Classroom have the highest school breakfast participation rates. Eat Better = Learn … [Read more...]
Why “Breakfast in the Hallway” Works
Breakfast in the Hallway is the best way to ensure all students can start their day off right: with a healthy school breakfast. Making School Breakfast a Priority An estimated 6.8 million children ages 10 to 17 struggle with not having enough to eat, with 2.9 million experiencing very low food security. Many of these kids start their school day on an empty stomach … [Read more...]
It’s Time to Celebrate National School Lunch Week!
National School Lunch Week (NSLW), created in 1962 by President John F. Kennedy, celebrates the benefits of the National School Lunch Program. This year’s National School Lunch Week is October 14-18. The music-based theme is “SchoolLunch: What’s on Your Playlist?”, which spotlights the wide variety of flavors, dishes, delivery options and tastes that can be customized in … [Read more...]
Share Carts Encourage Every Student to Eat
Share carts are popping up in school cafeterias across the country! The impact is immediate and twofold: helping feed hungry students, while keeping perfectly edible food out of the landfill. Students are Going Hungry to Avoid the Stigma of Free Meals Kids love taking a break from learning to eat and hang out with friends. That’s why it’s no surprise that … [Read more...]
