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Follow the ABCs of School Nutrition blog to see what school nutrition programs in Illinois are doing and get new ideas! Here we will talk about everything from Illinois State Board of Education updates to food waste prevention strategies.
Have an idea for a blog post? Drop us a line at schoolnutrition@illinois.edu .
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Published: February 12, 2025Get fresh with Farm to School to benefit your whole communityWorking in school nutrition, you’ve probably heard of Farm to School. But if your school doesn’t participate, you may not know some key facts about it.
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Published: January 16, 2025Get on the case and "Clue In to School Breakfast" with NSBW 2025!This year's theme for National School Breakfast Week (March 3-7) is "Clue In to School Breakfast" - are you on the case?
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Published: November 6, 2024Add more scratch cooking to the menu for holiday-like magic all year roundThere's nothing quite like a special, home-cooked meal to warm you from the inside out. With Thanksgiving just around the corner, now is a great time to think about adding more scratch-made items to the menu and keep the magic going!
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Published: October 22, 2024Infused water stations: Easy combos to hit the ground runningNeed recipe ideas for your infused water station? Look no further!
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Published: October 10, 2024Infused water stations: Start with the basicsInfused water is a great way to increase student engagement and support school wellness. Use these tips to get started!
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Published: July 22, 2024Resource Roundup: Communicating with FamiliesBack to school season is upon us, and there's no better time to make a marketing and communications plan for the year!
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Published: April 2, 2024Top tips to make your taste test a hitTo make your taste test a hit, make sure you have plans for logistics, marketing, and evaluating your hard work.
