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Written & read by: Joe Urban In today’s digital age, a strong and strategic social media presence has become an indispensable tool for school foodservice programs. Beyond simply sharing lunch menus, a well-managed social media strategy can foster connections, increase engagement, and bring a host of benefits to both students and the school community.

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I always believed there to be two types of people that work in school nutrition: those that “geek out” on the business aspect of our programs (budgets, food cost, meals per labor hour etc.) and those that would rather focus their efforts on the “fun stuff” (menu innovation, staff training, social media etc.).

There are few foods that are as nutritious and well-loved as peanut butter. It offers a nutritious option that counts as a protein in the school meal. Paired with whole grain bread, fresh fruit and vegetables and a low-fat milk – peanut butter and jelly is a lunch that provides energy for learning and activity.

Trying to incorporate more veggies into your life in the new year? Try this easy and delicious recipe!

The AmTab Spring Symposium is right around the corner. Learn how to attend and why you should attend in this article.

Looking for a little inspiration to help boost your menu? Welcome to our column featuring bites of nutrition knowledge and insight for your team’s menu creation needs - Pisanick Partners

With the holiday season upon us, many school nutrition professionals are counting down the days to our holiday breaks. We are tired, potentially burnt out, and are ready to take a well deserved breather. However, what does that look like? Just because work slows down, doesn’t mean life necessarily does. For many people, the holiday season can actually be a season of stress in many other ways. Additionally, the thought of truly resting and recharging can feel like a to-do list in itself and who has time to add more to their to-do list?

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Aurora Public Schools (APS) has embarked on an innovative journey to transform school nutrition, led by Shannon Solomon, the Director of Nutrition Services. The school's "A team," a dedicated group of nutrition professionals, is making significant strides in providing high-quality, nutritious meals to over 38,000 students across its campuses.

One way to get your kids to eat better is to get them involved in the process. Who doesn't like pizza? It's even better when you get to add in your own toppings. This do-it-yourself pizza comes together really quickly so it's great for a mid-day activity that also serves as a delicious lunch. By: Bettina Applewhite

From restaurants to meal kits, offering customization options has become a menu mainstay. Personalization also fits with trends like plant-based eating and DIY finishes. Plus, personalization allows for flexibility for staff and customers, respects individual differences and helps manage allergies and other special diets. Let’s dive into three ways that school districts can include personalization in student menus, plus ways to put the concept into practice. By: Sherry Coleman Collins, MS, RDN, LD Read by: Marlon Gordon

We’re halfway through the school year and looking forward to flipping the calendar to 2024 in a few short weeks! To add some fun to the mix and to organize ourselves, here are some ways to align your mind to start strong next year. (Don’t skip the fun ones, studies show that playful, rested brains are better at solving problems!) Written by: Annelise McAuliffe Soares Read by: Marlon Gordon

With so much going on in our personal lives, our work lives, and across the globe today, it can feel very overwhelming to focus on the positive. But it is all the positive things that are worth continuing to fight for. It’s also more and more difficult for us to be able to take care of ourselves, to take a moment to pause and breathe. However, I highly encourage you to take those moments, because when we are at our happiest, and when we feel most grounded, is when we can do our best, not only for ourselves, but for others. Here are a few of my favorite ways to take those moments to pause, reflect, and get back to what is important. By: Lauren Couchois FANS Culinary Specialist Greenville County Schools

Looking for a little inspiration to help boost your menu? Welcome to Pisanick Partners' column featuring bites of nutrition knowledge and insight for your team’s menu creation needs.

Looking for a little inspiration to help boost your menu? Welcome to our column featuring bites of nutrition knowledge and insight for your team’s menu creation needs. Served Digizine | October 2023 Written by: Pisanick Partners  Read by: Maureen Pisanick

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Served Digizine | Farm to School October 2023

Happy back-to-school friends! We know that some of you may have been back for a few weeks - but now, after Labor Day, we all stand in Back-to-School solidarity. After seeing so many of you over the summer and listening to your stories on social and podcasts - we know you are stronger than ever. Your never-ending commitment to professional development amazes us and we are proud to deliver a few new morsels for you to chew on in this new edition. Stefanie Giannini says it well in her article - take what you learn now and store it up for those mid-year slumps or unexpected bumps in the road - because we know they will come and you will rise above, as you always do. Wishing all of you a successful and innovative 23-24 school year ahead and may the odds be ever in your favor.

Accommodating the tech-forward trends COVID accelerated threatens to undermine campus dining’s traditional community-building mission.

The school nutrition community faces a year of operational and financial challenges.

Learn a little bit about Bettina's experience doing a juice fast along with some of the pros and cons she experienced.

With summer in the rearview mirror and school starting back up it’s always good to set new goals for the school year.

Written by: Roger Least Read by: Marlon Gordon Origin: FM Digizine

Back to school his here. Listen to author, Stefanie Giannini, talk about the things you can do to get your head back in the game.

Looking for a little inspiration to help boost your menu? Welcome to our column featuring bites of nutrition knowledge and insight for your team’s menu creation needs.

School is back in session! Learn how Fork Farms can help you grow your program using hydroponics.