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New USDA Nutrition Standards for K-12 Schools  (April, 2024 Update)
April 8, 2025

New USDA Nutrition Standards for K-12 Schools (April, 2024 Update)

In April 2024, the USDA announced significant updates to its nutrition standards for school meals. Read more about what's changed and what schools need to know for 2024 and onward.

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More Oregon schools to provide free meals for all students in 2024
BlogApril 8, 2025

More Oregon schools to provide free meals for all students in 2024

Oregon’s initiative for free school meals is expanding, with Portland Public Schools now offering free meals to all 44,000 students. Learn more about this development here.

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The Best Farmer's Markets Around the World
April 8, 2025

The Best Farmer's Markets Around the World

Farmer's markets are a great way to get fresh, local produce. Check out this list of the best farmer's markets from around the world!

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What California students think of universal school meals
BlogApril 8, 2025

What California students think of universal school meals

Two years after California launched the Universal Meal Program, what do students think about having free school food for everyone? Find out in this new study.

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Ordo expands food service coverage to schools in New Jersey
AnnouncementsApril 8, 2025

Ordo expands food service coverage to schools in New Jersey

We are excited to announce that Ordo is expanding its food service to several schools throughout New Jersey this upcoming school year, including Haddonfield Friends School in Haddonfield.

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Top 3 School Meal Vendors in Seattle
April 8, 2025

Top 3 School Meal Vendors in Seattle

We vetted 100+ school meal companies in Seattle, WA, and assembled a list of our top 3.

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Top 3 School Lunch Vendors In Columbus, OH
April 8, 2025

Top 3 School Lunch Vendors In Columbus, OH

We vetted 100+ school meal providers in Columbus, Ohio, and created a list of the top in the area.

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Why serving restaurant food in schools is bad for kids
BlogApril 8, 2025

Why serving restaurant food in schools is bad for kids

Your go-to burger from your favorite restaurant may be delicious, but what if you ate it every single day at school? Here’s why schools shouldn’t be serving restaurant food at lunch.

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Short-Staffed School Districts are Hiring Students to Serve Lunch
April 8, 2025

Short-Staffed School Districts are Hiring Students to Serve Lunch

Many school districts across the country are struggling to find enough lunchroom staff to serve meals to students. As a result, some school districts are hiring students to help fill the gap.

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Upgrade to fresh meals at your school

Assorted cafeteria trays with bright, fresh food