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Forty-Five Percent of Public Schools Operating Without a Full Teaching Staff in October, New NCES Data Show

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Tuesday, December 6, 2022
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WASHINGTON, Dec. 6, 2022 /PRNewswire/ -- As of October 2022, 18 percent of public schools had one teaching vacancy and 27 percent had multiple teaching vacancies, according to data released today by the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), the statistical center within the U.S. Department of Education's Institute of Education Sciences (IES). The average public school had two vacant teaching positions, and 4 percent of all public school teaching positions across the country were vacant.

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  • The average public school had two vacant teaching positions, and 4 percent of all public school teaching positions across the country were vacant.
  • "Public schools continue to have difficulty filling critical positions, with higher percentages of high-poverty schools and schools with high-minority student populations experiencing teaching vacancies than other schools," said NCES Commissioner Peggy G. Carr.
  • More than half of public schools in high-poverty neighborhoods (57 percent) had at least one teaching vacancy, compared to 41 percent of public schools in low-poverty neighborhoods.
  • Sixteen percent of public schools had one non-teaching staff vacancy and 24 percent had multiple non-teaching staff vacancies.

A Reason To Say 'Yay': Juicy Juice Celebrates The Return Of The Lunchbox As New Survey Finds That 86% Of Parents Are Sending Their Kids Back To School In-Person

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Wednesday, August 4, 2021
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Crafting expert Amber created custom-designed lunchbox notes for kids to discover at lunchtime to provide a connection to mom and dad.

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  • Crafting expert Amber created custom-designed lunchbox notes for kids to discover at lunchtime to provide a connection to mom and dad.
  • "This back-to-school season represents new opportunities for both parents and kids to get re-involved with in-person school, social activities and learning.
  • Juicy Juice 100% juice has been enjoyed by families as a back-to-school lunch and snack staple for more than 40 years.
  • Available in a variety of juicy flavors, Juicy Juice 100% juice is made with no added sugar, ever.

Barfresh Well Positioned to Support California’s Rollout of Free School Meals for All K–12 Students

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Thursday, July 8, 2021
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The School Nutrition Association has long advocated for universal free meals in U.S. schools and has asked Congress to make it a priority when it meets to discuss Child Nutrition Reauthorization ,which could occur later this calendar year.

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  • The School Nutrition Association has long advocated for universal free meals in U.S. schools and has asked Congress to make it a priority when it meets to discuss Child Nutrition Reauthorization ,which could occur later this calendar year.
  • Riccardo Delle Coste, Chief Executive Officer of Barfresh commented, The passing of a universal school meal program is a huge win for the students of California and we believe California is the first of many states in the nation to adopt free school meals for all students, regardless of their socioeconomic status.
  • As an example, this past week Maine has also now joined California in offering free lunches for all students.
  • Such statements are subject to a number of assumptions, risks and uncertainties, many of which are beyond the control of the Company.

Free Summer Meals for School-Aged Children Launched Statewide

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Tuesday, June 29, 2021
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SEATTLE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of King County is launching the Free Summer Meals service for children and youth across King County.

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  • SEATTLE, June 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --United Way of King County is launching the Free Summer Meals service for children and youth across King County.
  • The Free Summer Meals program is designed to help ensure kids have the fuel they need during the summer months.
  • Historically, less than 15% of school-aged youth who access free and reduced-price meals during the school year also access summer meals statewide.
  • Last summer, just 19% of all youth in the state who qualified for free and reduced-price meals accessed Free Summer Meals.

E S Foods Honors Winners of "School Lunch Hero Day"

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Thursday, May 6, 2021
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b'WOODBURY, N.Y., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each year in early May school districts nationwide celebrate School Lunch Hero Day.

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  • b'WOODBURY, N.Y., May 6, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --Each year in early May school districts nationwide celebrate School Lunch Hero Day.
  • This year, school foodservice provider E S Foods has joined the celebration by selecting 23 winners from across the country who have made a difference in their school districts in this most challenging year for school foodservice.
  • These individuals were recognized locally and presented with an award at their school district.\nThe Annual School Lunch Hero Day was started by the School Nutrition Association several years ago to honor hardworking nutrition professionals.
  • "\nWinners were selected from nominations made by E S Foods\' regional sales directors who work closely with the school districts.

Chartwells K12 Celebrates its School Lunch Heroes for Serving 300 Million Meals Since the Pandemic Began

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Wednesday, May 5, 2021
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b'OAK BROOK, Ill., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The word "hero" has taken on new meaning since COVID-19.

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  • b'OAK BROOK, Ill., May 5, 2021 /PRNewswire/ -- The word "hero" has taken on new meaning since COVID-19.
  • "While we can be immensely proud of the numbers, what\'s even more important is the story behind each meal.
  • It\'s a testament to how our school lunch heroes continue to use their superpowers to make a difference by serving up happy and healthy every day.
  • "\nOver the last year, school foodservice workers haven\'t stopped making sure children are fed.

Vermont Senate Votes Unanimously to Give Preliminary Approval to Universal School Breakfast Bill, Commits to Path to Providing Universal School Meals

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Thursday, April 29, 2021
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b'BURLINGTON, Vt., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Vermont Senate today unanimously gave preliminary approval to a bill that would bring Universal School Breakfast to all Vermont schools by 2022.

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  • b'BURLINGTON, Vt., April 29, 2021 /PRNewswire/ --The Vermont Senate today unanimously gave preliminary approval to a bill that would bring Universal School Breakfast to all Vermont schools by 2022.
  • "By passing universal school breakfast, and setting Vermont down a path to full universal school meals, we\'re making the health of our kids and classrooms a top priority.
  • "\nIn the 2019-2020 school year, 78 Vermont schools provided universal school meals to more than 17,000 students.
  • "\n"The Vermont Farm to School Network fully supports this path to Universal School Meals and S.100," stated Betsy Rosenbluth, Project Director of Vermont FEED.

Farm to School Act Will Support Child Nutrition Programs and Local Food Systems in Rebuilding From Pandemic

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Friday, April 23, 2021
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A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.

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  • A similar bill was introduced in the House in March.National Farm to School Network (NFSN) and National Sustainable Agriculture Coalition (NSAC) applaud thiseffortto support local food systems and child nutrition programs during this critical time.\n"The Farm to School Act of 2021 couldn\'t come at a more necessary time.
  • When the pandemic began, school nutrition professionals, educators, and local food producers were some of the first people to step up and ensure the ongoing care of children and families.
  • Over the last 15 years, farm to school programs have helped thousands of schools connect students with real, healthy foods.
  • Today, USDA has awarded over $52 million through Farm to School Grants, funding 719 projects reaching 21 million students in 47,000 schools.

Life365 Continues to Build Upon Its Hospital@Home Product Offering with Eat Fit Go Partnership

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Tuesday, April 6, 2021
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EAT FIT GO specializes in ready to heat and serve healthy prepackaged meals designed to be affordable, convenient and nutritious.

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  • EAT FIT GO specializes in ready to heat and serve healthy prepackaged meals designed to be affordable, convenient and nutritious.
  • "Food is medicine," said Brock Hubert, CEO of EAT FIT GO Wellness.
  • EAT FIT GO meals are freshly prepared in a USDA certified kitchen and distributed directly to customers doorstep in temperature-controlled environments.
  • EAT FIT GO offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner choices in a variety of protein options from vegan / vegetarian meals to chicken, steak and turkey.

Taste of the NFL and Chunky® Million Meals Challenge To Deliver 125 Million Meals To Food Insecure Students

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Monday, March 22, 2021
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Taste of the NFL @Home was an appetizing and fun mix of food and football that put tackling childhood hunger on the day's menu.

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  • Taste of the NFL @Home was an appetizing and fun mix of food and football that put tackling childhood hunger on the day's menu.
  • Funds raised through Taste of the NFL @Home and the Chunky Million Meals Challenge will go toward the purchase of equipment and resources urgently needed by schools to deliver meals to the 30 million students who depend on school nutrition daily.
  • GENYOUth's flagship program, Fuel Up to Play 60, enrolls over 73,000 U.S. schools, reaching over 38 million students.
  • Our school nutrition grants increase access to healthy school meals among food insecure students.