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Plastic Free Lunch Day Resources Links
Please take a look and explore the various available resource links for Plastic Free Lunch Day via this link. Interested in the savings of plastic reduction? Read more here via this posting by Cafeteria Culture!
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Plastic Free Lunch Day Social Media Kit 2024
School Foods Directors Discuss Plastic Reduction Measures
Plastic Free Lunch Day returns April 17-24, 2024! Are you looking for ideas to celebrate PFLD or reduce plastic in school meals every day? On April 11, the Urban School Food Alliance joined Fremont Unified School District, the Center for Environmental Health,...
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IDFA: Dairy Companies Slash Added Sugars by Nearly 60% in School Milk as New School Year Begins
Aug 21, 2025
“The Urban School Food Alliance applauds the work of the IDFA and milk processors for continuing to put student...
Local10: What’s for lunch this year at Broward County public schools?
Aug 11, 2025
“We prepare healthy, balanced meals so that our students have that every school day,” Broward County Public...
FSD: K-12 operators share their best practices when operating a feeding site during a disaster
Jul 16, 2025
When disaster strikes, school nutrition teams are often the ones on the frontlines feeding those in the...
Urban School Food Alliance Expands with Montgomery County Public Schools, Strengthening Nationwide Push for Healthier School Meals
Jun 10, 2025
"mcps dedication to serving nutritious, appealing meals in an inclusive setting resonates deeply with our goals."...