We were pleased that there was so much interest in our Afterschool Meals CACFP (Children and Adult Care Food Programs) Webinar held last week. Food service directors from across the country tuned in to hear tips on how to implement a successful Afterschool Meal program. I especially want to thank our featured speakers: Alexandra Molina, M.S., Director, McAllen ISD in Texas, and Sandra Kemp, Executive Director of Food and Nutrition at Albuquerque Public Schools in New Mexico.
It was welcome news this week for schools, families, and children across the country as the USDA announced that it will extend free meals for kids through December 31, 2020. This includes allowing summer meal program operators to continue serving free meals to children into the fall months.
When students head back to school in the fall, it certainly won’t be “business as usual.” What will the new school foodservice landscape look like in the midst of the COVID-19 pandemic? Although we don’t know yet, schools have to start planning, likely needing not only a Plan B, but Plans C, D . . .
In the world of education and school foodservice, back-to-school time is the NEW YEAR! Excitement is in the air as students, teachers and staff head back to school with anticipation for what will be new and different. How are your menus looking?