

USDA Update: New Buy American Rules for School Meals & What They Mean for You
On February 20, 2025, the USDA released new guidance about food purchasing for school meal programs for the 2025-26 school year ....


Bringing the Garden Full Circle: How to Integrate Your School Garden into Your Meal Program and Curriculum
Garden at The SEED School of Miami. For many schools, gardens begin as a simple patch of soil or a well-lit hydroponic system, created...


Why School Breakfast Matters: Celebrating National School Breakfast Week
Discover the impact of school breakfast! Celebrate National School Breakfast Week 2025 with resources, benefits & ways to participate.


Ace Your Next NSLP Administrative Review: Key Tips for Success
Preparing for your next NSLP administrative review? This guide offers essential tips, expert advice, and step-by-step strategies to help sch


School Food and Wellness Group Launches Podcast: 'Cafeteria Confessions' – Serving Up Stories from Lunchrooms Nationwide
School Food and Wellness Group  is excited to announce the launch of Cafeteria Confessions ,  a new podcast hosted by Emily Chatelain,...


From Grants to School Gardens: Tips for Creating a Greener Environment
Teaching students the importance of protecting our planet from an early age fosters responsibility and builds lifelong, eco-friendly...


Celebrating National School Lunch Week 2024: Fun Ideas to Get Students Excited About Lunchtime!
National School Lunch Week (October 14-18, 2024) is the perfect opportunity to celebrate the importance of nutritious school meals and...


Eating Your Way to Better Grades: The Impact of Nutrition on Academic Achievement
We often see that in the American education space, the significance of proper nutrition often takes a backseat to other pressing issues,...


7 Best Practices for Managing School Food Waste and Reducing Costs This Year
As the school year kicks off, effectively managing food waste is essential for school administrators and food service professionals. This...


Introducing the SFWG Learning Hub – On-Demand Training for School Nutrition Professionals
At School Food and Wellness Group (SFWG) , we understand the critical role that compliance and ongoing education play in running a...