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FROM THE FIELD: Urban School Food Alliance members face unique challenges in serving students in large, urban districts. However, their creative problem solving can inform solutions in districts of all sizes and settings. USFA works to showcase the incredible work happening in its member districts, so districts can learn from one another and drive innovation nationwide. The online USFA resource library includes best practices that strengthen school nutrition sustainability, student engagement, local procurement, staff training, food access, and more. Learn more about how USFA members are supporting their students, staff, and communities below.
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IN THE NEWS: Thinking outside the lunch box: How Baltimore City is trying to make school meals appeal to students Baltimore City Public Schools is looking for new ways to meaningfully engage youth in the school food system and collect student feedback. Through a paid summer internship this year, food and nutrition services worked with high school senior Kamiara West, who runs a popular school lunch review account on Instagram, to learn more about student experiences, strategies to promote the benefits and offerings of school food, and select new recipes and menu items for the upcoming school year.
*Credit: Full story originally featured in The Baltimore Sun; Photo Credit: Amy Davis, TheBaltimore Sun
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