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5 ways to manage school meal debt

FoodService Director

Food Service Director Kokeeta Wilder told attendees of the SNA’s Annual National Conference how her team has worked to reduce meal debt at Fayette County Public Schools.

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Cambro’s School Lunch Heroes

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Additionally, Poirier is working with our community schools to bring a food pantry to the district. We are coordinating with feeding America and Find foodbank to have a monthly food distribution for the community. Paige Albrecht , Food Service Director at Forest Lake Public Schools , in Forrest Lake, Minn.

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Farm to School

MSU Agrifood Safety Produce Bites

This episode features Lori Yelton, Nutrition and Food Management Consultant with MDARD, Mary Rose Vanas, Food Service Director for Shelby Public Schools, Landen Tetil, Produce Safety Technician with the Marquette County Conversation District, and Mariel Borgman, Community Food Systems Educator with MSU Extension.

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Dan Gorman and his dedicated team in a year of COVID-19!

School Meals That Rock

Dan Gorman has been the Food Service Director for two Michigan districts, Montague Area Public Schools and Whitehall District Schools , for 21 years. The two districts have a combined enrollment of about 3,500 students with a pre-pandemic free/reduced rate of 47 percent.

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The Crucial Role of Versatile Foodservice Equipment in Schools Post-Pandemic

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During the pandemic, Cheryl Marengo, Assistant Food Service Director at Lakeview School District in Battle Creek, Mich., This versatility not only ensures efficient resource utilization but also helps schools navigate uncertain economic times with greater resilience. The kids really liked the carts.

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Thomas Cuisine Team Members Recognized as Foodservice Heroes

Thomas Cuisine

Jenny Cruz, Unit Host Lead Meet Jenny Cruz, Unit Host Lead Nominated by Amanda Kephart, Food Service Director, Thomas Cuisine Jenny Cruz has worked in service to Thomas Cuisine’s Healthcare Dining for over 11 years. Truly, our foodservice department runs so smoothly as a result of all her contributions.