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Study finds universal school meals boost access and ease food insecurity

November 14th, 2024
By Brianna Aguayo Villalon, Danielle Lee, Monica D Zuercher, Wendi Gosliner
Household food insecurity remains a significant issue in the U.S., particularly among households with children, highlighting the crucial role of school meal programs in mitigating food insecurity and improving children's health and academic performance.
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NPI presents on solid waste reduction achieved by schools transitioning to reusables in school meals at the Green California Schools and Higher Education Summit

November 6th, 2024
By Danielle Lee
Nutrition Policy Institute researcher, Celeste Felix, will present evaluation findings showing reductions in solid waste when a large, urban California school district transitioned from reheated pre-packaged school meals served with single-use disposables to freshly prepared meals served with reusab...
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