To help address topics in school meal operations that are relevant today in the ever-evolving COVID-19 pandemic, School Nutrition magazine has produced the first of a series of digital-exclusive supplements sent via e-blast this week . . .We are proud to sponsor the report “The Intersection of Health, Duty and Compassion” which you can read on your device or print out a hard copy.
During the coronavirus pandemic we have seen so many inspiring stories of heroes. From the health care workers on the front lines to police officers, grocery workers, bus drivers, and those in our own foodservice industry, the human spirit is providing us all us with so much hope. I wanted to share with you this week’s cover story from Time magazine,
Perhaps you’ve seen or heard the phrase, “Not All Heroes Wear Capes . . . Some Wear Aprons”. This couldn’t be more relevant in school foodservice than during this COVID-19 pandemic as so many groups are working together to ensure that our nation’s school children are able to receive meals while schools are closed. Everyone is doing their part – schools, foodservice directors, cafeteria staff, foodservice providers, volunteers, etc. – to provide millions of emergency meals on a daily basis.
This year’s theme for National School Breakfast Week, March 2-6, 2020, is “Out of This World” to encourage families to choose breakfast at school. . . .The USDA School Breakfast Program currently serves more than 14 million students every day.