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Milk has long been a required component of reimbursable meals served through the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) . In 2025, federal law significantly changed how schools may meet this requirement with the passage of S. 222, the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act of 2025 . This legislation amends Section 9(a)(2)(A) of the Richard B. Russell National School Lunch Act and updates the rules governing the types of milk schools may offer during meal service.    These changes pro

School lunches aren’t just a midday meal—they show how a society cares for its kids. They reflect culture, health, and community values....

We are excited to announce that School Food and Wellness Group has been included on the 2025 LSU100, a competitive program recognizing...

As summer draws to a close, school food service professionals face the important task of preparing their kitchen spaces for the new...

Each July is National Culinary Arts Month, but we don’t need to wait for a specific month to celebrate it’s something we should...

What does it take to serve fresh, culturally meaningful school food on an Alaskan island? In this episode of Cafeteria Confessions, we head to Petersburg, Alaska, where the school district is proving that creativity, community partnerships, and student voice can transform what’s possible in school food. From barges and boat rides to moose chili and student advisory meetings, discover how this small but mighty district is redefining school lunch.

Across the country, a growing number of states are enacting laws aimed at improving the nutritional quality of school meals. With ...

Learn how Scholarship Prep Oceanside serves over 600 free school meals a day without a kitchen while promoting equity, reducing food waste, and teaching students sustainability through a hands-on recycling program.

Running a school meal program can be tough. Between planning menus, placing orders with your vendor, making sure meals are healthy, and...

On February 20, 2025, the USDA released new guidance about food purchasing for school meal programs for the 2025-26 school year ....