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FoodService Director is working to track the unprecedented impacts of COVID-19 on the foodservice industry. See below for the latest updates, and to connect with other operators during this time, join the private Facebook group Coronavirus in the Food & Beverage Industry.

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N.C. schools to receive additional state funding due to COVID-19

 By Benita Gingerella on Apr. 01, 2020

The funds can be used to cover school nutrition costs.

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St. Luke Health Services stocks a shuttered gift shop with essentials for employees

 By Patricia Cobe on Mar. 31, 2020

Foodservice staff can purchase hard-to-find supplies right at the senior living facility.

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How one foodservice operator is staying on top of the COVID-19 crisis

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 31, 2020

Tim Schoonmaker and his team use a CER statement to anticipate problems during emergencies and figure out how to solve them.

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N.C. launches texting tool that shows nearby school feeding sites

By FSD Staff on Mar. 30, 2020

The tool also provides meal site hours.

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UCSF Health adjusts to the evolving coronavirus crisis

By Abbey Lewis on Mar. 26, 2020

Changes to retail and patient feeding are designed to encourage social distancing and keep employees healthy.

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USDA issues new nationwide waivers allowing additional meal program flexibility during COVID-19

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 26, 2020

The USDA says the waivers will help provide meals to more students while also maintaining the safety of school nutrition staff and families.

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13 ideas for a successful grab-and-go meal program amid COVID-19 disruption

By Benita Gingerella on Mar. 26, 2020

K-12 operators share what has worked for them as they transition their feeding operations to grab-and-go sites and meal delivery.

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Hospital cafeteria staff deliver meals to cafeteria regulars

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

The cafeteria has been closed to the public due to COVID-19.

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District extends curbside meal program to include weekend meals

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

On Fridays, students can pick up three days’ worth of meals.

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School district switches to home delivery for school meals

By FSD Staff on Mar. 23, 2020

Ithaca School District decided to switch to home delivery to practice social distancing amid the coronavirus outbreak.

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