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PHILADELPHIA, PA — On Friday, the Shapiro Administration recognized 10 schools as “Governor’s Breakfast Champions” during an event at Lincoln Financial Field, highlighting the success of the second annual Governor’s …
Pennsylvania Honors Top Schools in Governor’s Breakfast Challenge at Lincoln Financial Field Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Aramark Student Nutrition is bringing artificial intelligence, student input, and a proactive health strategy to the forefront of school meals for the 2025–2026 academic year. With a …
Aramark Student Nutrition Blends AI, Feedback, and Health Goals to Reshape School Dining Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced updated income eligibility guidelines for the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program for the 2025-26 school year, …
New Income Guidelines Expand Access to Free and Reduced-Price School Meals for 2025-26 School Year Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — On Tuesday, the Senate Committee on Agriculture, Nutrition and Forestry passed the Whole Milk for Healthy Kids Act with bipartisan support. The legislation, approved by voice vote, …
Milk Matters: Senate Pushes to Bring Back Whole Milk for Healthier Kids Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. – U.S. Secretary of Agriculture Brooke Rollins has commended the International Dairy Foods Association (IDFA) for its newly announced Healthy Dairy in Schools Commitment, a voluntary pledge aimed …
Agriculture Secretary Applauds Dairy Industry Commitment to Healthier School Meals Read More WASHINGTON, D.C. — A bipartisan coalition led by U.S. Senator John Fetterman (D-PA), Senator John Kennedy (R-LA), and Senator Cory Booker (D-NJ) has introduced the Freedom in School Cafeterias and …
John Fetterman Fights for Fairer School Lunches: Bold Plan to End Milk Waste and Feed Millions of Hungry Kids Read More
HARRISBURG, PA — The Pennsylvania Department of Education (PDE) has announced the allocation of over $332,000 in Food Service Equipment grants to 12 local education agencies (LEAs) across the state. …
Transforming Cafeterias Statewide: PA Schools Receive $332,000 for Vital Upgrades Read More
WASHINGTON, D.C. — Senator John Fetterman (D-PA) has introduced the School Lunch Debt Cancellation Act, legislation aimed at eliminating all outstanding student meal debt and addressing food insecurity on a …
Senator Fetterman Introduces Bill to Eliminate Student Meal Debt Read More
PHILADELPHIA, PA — Nutritional Development Services (NDS) of the Archdiocese of Philadelphia is actively seeking after-school enrichment and educational programs to join its After School Meals Program. This critical initiative aims …
Nutritional Development Services Seeks Participants for After School Meals Program Read More
LANSFORD, PA — On Thursday, Pennsylvania Secretary of Education Dr. Khalid N. Mumin visited the Panther Valley School District to assist in distributing free summer meals to children via the …
Addressing Summer Hunger: Pennsylvania’s Innovative Meal Program Read More