Every Friday, Food Management compiles a list that highlights five things you likely missed in the on-site restaurant news that week and why you should care. Here is your list for the week of January 18: USDA Announces Appointment of New Under Secretary for Food and Nutrition Services Related: 5 things about coronaviruses: UNC Chapel […]
Month: January 2021
Saving lives through integrated health and nutrition services: the life story of young Hudayfa – Somalia
The International Rescue Committee (IRC) implements integrated health and nutrition services with funding from the UK government funded BRCiS program. Services are provided as a set of integrated preventive and curative essential services to vulnerable populations through outreach mobile services and fixed sites in four districts: Dhusamareeb, Galkacyo, Burtinle and Goldogob. The services include; outpatient […]
How to increase the shelf life of F&V in human nutrition, food safety and health?
Fruits 2021 is the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables (IAWF) according to the United Nations General Assembly. In line with the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals, this is now a unique opportunity to raise awareness of the important role of fruits and vegetables in human nutrition, food security and health. To improve healthy and […]
SMCPS Food and Nutrition Services Department Meal Distribution – Schedule Change
LEONARDTOWN, Md. – The St. Mary’s County Public Schools Department of Food and Nutrition Services announces changes to the curbside meal distribution schedule beginning with Martin Luther King, Jr. and February holidays . Meals are available for students aged 18 and under. Meals are distributed on Monday, Wednesday and Friday from 11:00 a.m. to 1:00 […]
5 winter nutrition food ideas and tips for infants on solids
Did you start solids for your little one this cold weather? Wondering what is safe and what is not? Don’t worry, we’ll guide you through making safe choices. 1. Vegetable and colorful fruit purees: Foods like carrot, sweet potato, and mashed papaya are great first food options and contain the rich vitamin A component that […]
Recipients of food and nutrition services will receive a temporary 15% increase in benefits
December 29, 2021 ROBESON COUNTY Robeson County Director Kellie Blue Blue said she had learned more effective ways in 2021 to conduct county government business in a COVID-19 climate when people couldn’t always meet face to face. She also said she had looked at the services provided by the county and ways to improve them. […]
NC Food & Nutrition Services beneficiaries to receive temporary benefit increase
RALEIGH, NC (WNCN) – Recipients of food and nutrition services in North Carolina will see a temporary increase in the amount of benefits they receive, according to the North Carolina Department of Health and Human Services. This increase is part of the 2020 Federal Coronavirus Emergency Relief Act. âWe know that COVID has created additional […]