SUN Programs help kids and teens thrive in the summertime and beyond, making it easier for families to get nutritious food for their kids when school is out. Follow along and help spread the word. fns.usda.gov/summer #SummerNutrition

Calling all California residents: We're accepting applications for our Fall 2024 CA Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Pre-Apprenticeship! 🍏

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26th. To learn more and apply, visit: ow.ly/4oGu50Rxwi2

Our ops team collaborated with three HSFP pre-apprentices at Paso Robles Schools in central California to provide technical assistance around #ScratchCooking . Together, they prepared 100 servings of blueberry sheet pan pancakes and discussed their experiences in the program thus far.

School meals will soon contain less salt and sugar under new nutrition guidelines released by the USDA. What do students have to say?

The The New York Times polled teenagers from Dallas, St. Louis, and Seoul. Learn more: ow.ly/BrtI50RU3P3

Looking to prevent foodborne illness by ensuring that all potentially hazardous foods are cooled properly? Explore our latest SOP on Cooling Potentially Hazardous Foods for step-by-step guide to prevent these issues from arising. Learn more: ow.ly/hLfU50Qzqm2

Check out our training videos section on The Lunch Box for resources on topics including culinary techniques, scratch cook operations, and more:ow.ly/slRZ50QyxQs

We believe that by serving scratch-cooked meals in schools, we can ensure that all kids have access to healthy food. Join us in urging Congress to offer school meals to students nationwide at no cost. Learn more: ow.ly/FvHO50Ppm8u

Our team had a blast attending the Healthy Kids, Healthy Programs Summit in Massachusetts this week. This event provided an opportunity to celebrate successful programs, network with colleagues, and showcase grant opportunities for schools in the field of school nutrition.

The Chef Ann Foundation would like to thank everyone who joined us for the first webinar in the three-part Healthy School Food for Thought series on exploring child nutrition policy in school food systems. Harvard Law School

Watch the recording here: ow.ly/avzF50RSrEK

In honor of #AAPIMonth , we're excited to share our tasty school food recipe for Kashmiri Rice and Tofu. This recipe is an excellent option for school districts looking to add more plant-forward options to their menu.

Find the school food recipe here: thelunchbox.org/recipes-menus/…

Did you know May 21 is Eat More Fruits and Vegetables Day?

Salad bars provide several benefits to students, including streamlining preparation and helping students develop palates for a lifetime of healthy eating. 🥗

Learn more: youtube.com/watch?v=zRg3Yq…

Calling all California residents: We're accepting applications for our Fall 2024 CA Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Pre-Apprenticeship! 🍏

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26th. To learn more and apply, visit: ow.ly/4oGu50Rxwi2

Need help transitioning to scratch cooking? Our Mission, Vision, & Strategic Planning SFI course guides participants through the process of laying that foundation and planning for systemic change to serve the highest quality food to kids in school. schoolfoodinstitute.org/product/missio…

Elevate your school's cafeteria with our salad bar menu posters, signs, and stickers! 🥗 Along with functioning as fun decorations, these resources can support food literacy and nutrition education.

Download these resources for free on The Lunch Box: ow.ly/PWzK50RGmL4

The first study of K–12 school food staff shortages in California revealed the rate of unfilled positions in the state’s school food programs is three times higher than unfilled positions for U.S. public school teachers: bit.ly/CASchoolFoodVa…

We’re thrilled to announce that $4.8 million has been awarded to 8 innovative projects as part of the PLANTS Grant program funded by the USDA. We’re working with grantees and other food system partners to transform school food supply chains! Learn more: ow.ly/o03z50RINcm

Calling all California residents: We're accepting applications for our Fall 2024 CA Healthy School Food Pathway (HSFP) Pre-Apprenticeship! 🍏

The deadline to apply is Monday, August 26th. To learn more and apply, visit: ow.ly/4oGu50Rxwi2

NEW resource alert 📣 Editable Menu Templates! We’ve created twelve editable menus designed for every month of the year. To download the editable menus, visit: thelunchbox.org/recipes-menus/…

In honor of #AAPI Month, we would like to share is our recipe for Beef Bulgogi. This dish has its roots in Korea and is traditionally cooked on skewers over a hwaro grill. The name 'Bulgogi' is derived from Korean and means 'fire meat'.

View recipe: ow.ly/WtMs50RzR5N