Districts making healthy strides but need equipment

The five most-needed pieces of equipment cost less than $2,000

Storage and equipment for fruits and vegetables is the No. 1 need

Districts need an average of $37,000 per school to purchase needed equipment

69% of districts in Alabama are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutritional standards.

90% of districts in Alabama need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $26,000 per school. Overall, $62.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Alabama to better serve healthy foods.

69% of districts in Alabama have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 53% expected the resources to be adequate. 8% of SFAs in Alabama were unsure whether they had the budget to purchase equipment.

60% of districts in Alabama need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

43% need serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $102,000.

41% need a set of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $269,000.

40% need walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.

39% need software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $114,000.

39% need utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $170,000.

88% of school districts in Alaska are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in Alaska need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $67,000 per school. Overall, $40 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Alaska to better serve healthy foods.

35% of school districts in Alaska have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 32% expected the resources to be adequate. 35% of SFAs in Alaska were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

64% of the districts in Alaska need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

60%: Dry storage shelving units. Cost to meet statewide need: $98,000.

58%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $23,000.

53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.8 million.

50%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $45,000.

47%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.6 million.

61% of school districts in Arizona are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

84% of school districts in Arizona need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $34,000 per school. Overall, $118.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Arizona to better serve healthy foods.

48% of school districts in Arizona have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 69% expected the resources to be adequate. 32% of SFAs in Arizona were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

47% of the districts in Arizona need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

46%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $148,000.

43%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.5 million.

43%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.

42%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $515,000.

42%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $164,000.

98% of school districts in Arkansas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in Arkansas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $103.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Arkansas to better serve healthy foods.

23% of school districts in Arkansas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 58% of SFAs in Arkansas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

60% of the districts in Arkansas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

60%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.2 million.

51%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $434,000.

48%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $164,000.

47%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $393,000.

46%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $11 million.

93% of school districts in California are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

93% of school districts in California need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $619.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in California to better serve healthy foods.

53% of school districts in California have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 34% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in California were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

70% of the districts in California need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

60%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $9 million.

51%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $50 million.

48%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $44.5 million.

46%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.

46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $654,000.

100% of school districts in Colorado are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

96% of school districts in Colorado need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $61,000 per school. Overall, $108.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Colorado to better serve healthy foods.

50% of school districts in Colorado have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 29% expected the resources to be adequate. 27% of SFAs in Colorado were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

74% of the districts in Colorado need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

71%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $994,000.

65%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.6 million.

62%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.9 million.

58%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $7 million.

54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.

70% of school districts in Connecticut are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

87% of school districts in Connecticut need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $41,000 per school. Overall, $65 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Connecticut to better serve healthy foods.

46% of school districts in Connecticut have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.

Of the districts with budgets, 38% expected the resources to be adequate. 12 percetnt of SFAs in Connecticut were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

71% of the districts in Connecticut need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

56%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $405,000.

50%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $531,000.

49%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $499,000.

44%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.

42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.7 million.

73% of schools in the District of Columbia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

81% of schools in the District of Columbia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $68,000 per school. Overall, $11.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in the district to better serve healthy foods.

27% of schools in the District of Columbia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the schools with budgets, 18% expected the resources to be adequate. 35% of SFAs in the District of Columbia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

58% of schools in the District of Columbia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet need: $628,000.

42%: Hot and/or cold transport containers or carts. Cost to meet need: $373,000.

42%: Slicers. Cost to meet need: $293,000.

42%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet need: $187,000.

38%: Stainless steel work tables. Cost to meet need: $51,000.

86% of school districts in Delaware are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

100% of school districts in Delaware need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $82,000 per school. Overall, $14.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Delaware to better serve healthy foods.

50% of school districts in Delaware have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 60% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Delaware were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

75% of the districts in Delaware need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

70%: Blast chillers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.7 million.

60%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.

55%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.

50%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $101,000.

50%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5 million.

100% of school districts in Florida are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Florida need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $17,000 per school. Overall, $73.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Florida to better serve healthy foods.

55% of school districts in Florida have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 48% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Florida were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

60% of the districts in Florida need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $424,000.

42%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.

40%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $692,000.

40%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $442,000.

36%: Stainless steel work tables. Cost to meet statewide need: $466,000.

84% of school districts in Georgia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in Georgia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $124.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Georgia to better serve healthy foods.

78% of school districts in Georgia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 36% expected the resources to be adequate. 7% of SFAs in Georgia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

65% of the districts in Georgia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $775,000.

53%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $187,000.

49%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $17 million.

48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $417,000.

47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $475,000.

85% of school districts in Hawaii are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

84% of school districts in Hawaii need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $7.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Hawaii to better serve healthy foods.

44% of school districts in Hawaii have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 50% expected the resources to be adequate. 22% of SFAs in Hawaii were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

67% of the districts in Hawaii need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

58%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $15,000.

53%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $10,000.

53%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $11,000.

47%: Platform and hand trucks. Cost to meet statewide need: $12,000.

47%: Hot and/or cold transport containers or carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $134,000.

97% of school districts in Idaho are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

94% of school districts in Idaho need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $40,000 per school. Overall, $42.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Idaho to better serve healthy foods.

29% of school districts in Idaho have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 28% expected the resources to be adequate. 26% of SFAs in Idaho were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

51% of the districts in Idaho need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

55%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $231,000.

53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.

52%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $333,000.

52%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $92,000.

51%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $491,000.

88% of school districts in Illinois are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

80% of school districts in Illinois need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $20,000 per school. Overall, $200.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Illinois to better serve healthy foods.

53% of school districts in Illinois have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in Illinois were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

59% of the districts in Illinois need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

41%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $16.5 million.

40%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.

36%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $586,000.

35%: Dry-storage shelving units. Cost to meet statewide need: $629,000.

35%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $15.4 million.

79% of school districts in Indiana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in Indiana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $33,000 per school. Overall, $92.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Indiana to better serve healthy foods.

23% of school districts in Indiana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 35% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Indiana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

62% of the districts in Indiana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

61%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $241,000.

47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1.2 million.

46%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $463,000.

46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $186,000.

44%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $793,000.

86% of school districts in Iowa are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

93% of school districts in Iowa need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $36,000 per school. Overall, $69.3 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Iowa to better serve healthy foods.

25% of school districts in Iowa have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 49% of SFAs in Iowa were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

57% of the districts in Iowa need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $267,000.

45%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.1 million.

44%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.1 million.

42%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.4 million

40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $299,000.

97% of school districts in Kansas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

72% of school districts in Kansas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $16,000 per school. Overall, $88.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Kansas to better serve healthy foods.

53% of school districts in Kansas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 70% expected the resources to be adequate. 26% of SFAs in Kansas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

42% of the districts in Kansas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

45%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $115,000.

40%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $184,000.

34%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.

33%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.8 million.

32%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $302,000.

96% of school districts in Kentucky are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Kentucky need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $50,000 per school. Overall, $92 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Kentucky to better serve healthy foods.

70% of school districts in Kentucky have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 39% expected the resources to be adequate. 14% of SFAs in Kentucky were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

67% of the districts in Kentucky need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

58%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $11 million.

57%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $125,000.

56%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.

52%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $391,000.

51%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $147,000.

67% of school districts in Louisiana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

93% of school districts in Louisiana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $99,000 per school. Overall, $111 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Louisiana to better serve healthy foods.

67% of school districts in Louisiana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 27% expected the resources to be adequate. 3% of SFAs in Louisiana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

87% of the districts in Louisiana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

67%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $18 million.

67%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $181,000.

66%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.4 million.

65%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $323,000.

63%: Hot-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.

84% of school districts in Maine are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

99% of school districts in Maine need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $45,000 per school. Overall, $58.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Maine to better serve healthy foods.

31% of school districts in Maine have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 40% expected the resources to be adequate. 44% of SFAs in Maine were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

48% of the districts in Maine need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

58%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $81,000.

56%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $124,000.

52%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $210,000.

49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $136,000.

47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $353,000.

96% of school districts in Maryland are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

94% of school districts in Maryland need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $51,000 per school. Overall, $61 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Maryland to better serve healthy foods.

83% of school districts in Maryland have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 13% expected the resources to be adequate. 0% of SFAs in Maryland were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

78% of the districts in Maryland need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

83%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.7 million.

78%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.8 million.

72%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.

72%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $472,000.

67%: Reach-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.

64% of school districts in Massachusetts are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

85% of school districts in Massachusetts need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $46,000 per school. Overall, $120 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Massachusetts to better serve healthy foods.

31% of school districts in Massachusetts have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.

Of the districts with budgets, 54% expected the resources to be adequate. 20% of SFAs in Massachusetts were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

53% of the districts in Massachusetts need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school. 

45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.

41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $307,000.

39%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $606,000.

38%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.8 million.

38%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.

82% of school districts in Michigan are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

97% of school districts in Michigan need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $54,000 per school. Overall, $244.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Michigan to better serve healthy foods.

46% of school districts in Michigan have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 30% expected the resources to be adequate. 34% of SFAs in Michigan were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

72% of the districts in Michigan need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

54%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $20 million.

51%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.

49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $763,000.

48%: Convection ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $12.6 million.

48%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $237,000.

93% of school districts in Minnesota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

96% of school districts in Minnesota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $47,000 per school. Overall, $98.9 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Minnesota to better serve healthy foods.

25% of school districts in Minnesota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 37% expected the resources to be adequate. 53% of SFAs in Minnesota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

52% of the districts in Minnesota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $182,000.

47%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1.1 million.

46%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $413,000.

44%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $498,000.

43%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $5.2 million.

92% of school districts in Mississippi are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

95% of school districts in Mississippi need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $63,000 per school. Overall, $69.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Mississippi to better serve healthy foods.

77% of school districts in Mississippi have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 6% of SFAs in Mississippi were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

71% of the districts in Mississippi need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

61%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.5 million.

55%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.4 million.

53%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.

53%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $115,000.

47%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $224,000.

89% of school districts in Missouri are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

86% of school districts in Missouri need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $12,000 per school. Overall, $109 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Missouri to better serve healthy foods.

33% of school districts in Missouri have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 38% expected the resources to be adequate. 48% of SFAs in Missouri were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

51% of the districts in Missouri need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

38%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $292,000.

37%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $407,000.

33%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.

33%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.

32%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $492,000.

100% of school districts in Montana are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

82% of school districts in Montana need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $21,000 per school. Overall, $37.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Montana to better serve healthy foods.

17% of school districts in Montana have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 21% expected the resources to be adequate. 54% of SFAs in Montana were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

42% of the districts in Montana need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

39%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $76,000.

37%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.

35%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $96,000.

33%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $519,000.

32%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $112,000.

99% of school districts in Nebraska are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

98% of school districts in Nebraska need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $48,000 per school. Overall, $60.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Nebraska to better serve healthy foods.

15% of school districts in Nebraska have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 61% expected the resources to be adequate. 63% of SFAs in Nebraska were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

61% of the districts in Nebraska need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

52%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $603,000.

51%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5 million.

50%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $54,000.

49%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $177,000.

49%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2 million.

59% of school districts in Nevada are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Nevada need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $15,000 per school. Overall, $5.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Nevada to better serve healthy foods.

42% of school districts in Nevada have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 63% expected the resources to be adequate. 21% of SFAs in Nevada were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

32% of the districts in Nevada need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

37%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $401,000.

37%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $14,000.

26%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $22,000.

26%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $650,000.

26%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $58,000.

86% of school districts in New Hampshire are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in New Hampshire need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $32,000 per school. Overall, $18.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Hampshire to better serve healthy foods.

36% of school districts in New Hampshire have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 25% of SFAs in New Hampshire were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

55% of the districts in New Hampshire need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

44%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $221,000.

38%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $62,000.

37%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $50,000.

35%: Scales. Industrial scales weigh bulk ingredients. Cost to meet statewide need: $117,000.

34%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $617,000.

89% of school districts in New Jersey are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

86% of school districts in New Jersey need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $31,000 per school. Overall, $137.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Jersey to better serve healthy foods.

21% of school districts in New Jersey have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 66% expected the resources to be adequate. 52% of SFAs in New Jersey were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

39% of the districts in New Jersey need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

45%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.

43%: Cold-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.5 million.

42%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $887,000.

40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $167,000.

36%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $471,000.

78% of school districts in New Mexico are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

93% of school districts in New Mexico need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $44,000 per school. Overall, $43.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New Mexico to better serve healthy foods.

41% of school districts in New Mexico have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 49% of SFAs in New Mexico were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

58% of the districts in New Mexico need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

60%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $96,000.

50%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $210,000.

48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $136,000.

45%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.8 million.

44%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $123,000.

78% of school districts in New York are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

90% of school districts in New York need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $34,000 per school. Overall, $204.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in New York to better serve healthy foods.

36% of school districts in New York have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 45% expected the resources to be adequate. 28% of SFAs in New York were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

45% of the districts in New York need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.

51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $393,000.

49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $950,000.

45%: Cold-food merchandisers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.5 million.

44%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $19.9 million.

100% of school districts in North Carolina are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

93% of school districts in North Carolina need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $49,000 per school. Overall, $140 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in North Carolina to better serve healthy foods.

75% of school districts in North Carolina have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.

Of the districts with budgets, 36% expected the resources to be adequate. 15% of SFAs in North Carolina were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

70% of the districts in North Carolina need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

62%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $572,000.

58%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $14 million.

52%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $174,000.

52%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.6 million.

50%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.3 million.

100% of school districts in North Dakota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

74% of school districts in North Dakota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $18,000 per school. Overall, $28.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in North Dakota to better serve healthy foods.

35% of school districts in North Dakota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 58% expected the resources to be adequate. 19% of SFAs in North Dakota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

37% of the districts in North Dakota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

40%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $95,000.

36%: Computers. Cost to meet statewide need: $123,000.

34%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $662,000.

33%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $809,000.

30%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $55,000.

82% of school districts in Ohio are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

76% of school districts in Ohio need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $31,000 per school. Overall, $320.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Ohio to better serve healthy foods.

32% of school districts in Ohio have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 43% expected the resources to be adequate. 46% of SFAs in Ohio were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

52% of the districts in Ohio need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $322,000.

39%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.

37%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $10 million.

36%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.1 million.

36%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $364,000.

99% of school districts in Oklahoma are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

87% of school districts in Oklahoma need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $59,000 per school. Overall, $157.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Oklahoma to better serve healthy foods.

26% of school districts in Oklahoma have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 35% expected the resources to be adequate. 40% of SFAs in Oklahoma were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

48% of the districts in Oklahoma need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

49%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $464,000.

48%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $159,000.

44%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.1 million.

44%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $21 million.

43%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $17.4 million.

66% of school districts in Oregon are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Oregon need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $25,000 per school. Overall, $100.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Oregon to better serve healthy foods.

51% of school districts in Oregon have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 21% of SFAs in Oregon were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

49% of the districts in Oregon need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

49%: Mobile milk coolers. Cost to meet statewide need: $3 million.

48%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $183,000.

45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $953,000.

43%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $95,000.

42%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $545,000.

76% of school districts in Pennsylvania are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

80% of school districts in Pennsylvania need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $29,000 per school. Overall, $152.7 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Pennsylvania to better serve healthy foods.

38% of school districts in Pennsylvania have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 43% of SFAs in Pennsylvania were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

34% of the districts in Pennsylvania need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $611,000.

40%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $215,000.

40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.

37%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $14.1 million.

37%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $565,000.

63% of school districts in Rhode Island are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

91% of school districts in Rhode Island need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $20,000 per school. Overall, $23.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Rhode Island to better serve healthy foods.

32% of school districts in Rhode Island have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades.

Of the districts with budgets, 29% expected the resources to be adequate. 32% of SFAs in Rhode Island were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

59% of the districts in Rhode Island need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

55%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $129,000.

50%: Reach-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $485,000.

41%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $702,000.

41%: Fruit and vegetable prep sinks. Cost to meet statewide need: $312,000.

36%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $63,000.

99% of school districts in South Carolina are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

88% of school districts in South Carolina need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $29,000 per school. Overall, $47.8 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in South Carolina to better serve healthy foods.

56% of school districts in South Carolina have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 49% expected the resources to be adequate. 23% of SFAs in South Carolina were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

50% of the districts in South Carolina need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

53%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $187,000.

52%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $6.1 million.

46%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $81,000.

46%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $237,000.

43%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $347,000.

86% of school districts in South Dakota are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

92% of school districts in South Dakota need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $27,000 per school. Overall, $47 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in South Dakota to better serve healthy foods.

37% of school districts in South Dakota have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 54% expected the resources to be adequate. 41% of SFAs in South Dakota were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

57% of the districts in South Dakota need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $71,000.

50%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $124,000.

50%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $117,000.

44%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $737,000.

40%: Steam table pans. Cost to meet statewide need: $54,000.

96% of school districts in Tennessee are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

90% of school districts in Tennessee need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $45,000 per school. Overall, $109.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Tennessee to better serve healthy foods.

73% of school districts in Tennessee have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 41% expected the resources to be adequate. 14% of SFAs in Tennessee were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

56% of the districts in Tennessee need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

65%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $248,000.

55%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $7.4 million.

55%: Slicers. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.9 million.

52%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $395,000.

49%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $183,000.

99% of school districts in Texas are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

79% of school districts in Texas need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $25,000 per school. Overall, $420.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Texas to better serve healthy foods.

50% of school districts in Texas have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 58% expected the resources to be adequate. 34% of SFAs in Texas were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

48% of the districts in Texas need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

41%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $9 million.

41%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $8 million.

40%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.

36%: Rolling-sheet pan or steam-table pan racks. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.2 million.

34%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.8 million.

95% of school districts in Utah are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

95% of school districts in Utah need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $23,000 per school. Overall, $40.2 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Utah to better serve healthy foods.

35% of school districts in Utah have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 59% expected the resources to be adequate. 33% of SFAs in Utah were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

49% of the districts in Utah need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

50%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $46,000.

47%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $764,000.

46%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $313,000.

43%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $121,000.

42%: Sets of knives with cutting boards. Cost to meet statewide need: $149,000.

69% of school districts in Vermont are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

88% of school districts in Vermont need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $52,000 per school. Overall, $45 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Vermont to better serve healthy foods.

21% of school districts in Vermont have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 27% expected the resources to be adequate. 38% of SFAs in Vermont were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

47% of the districts in Vermont need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

54%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $444,000.

52%: Software programs. Cost to meet statewide need: $91,000.

51%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $48,000.

49%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $415,000.

48%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $110,000.

92% of school districts in Virginia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Virginia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $52,000 per school. Overall, $86 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Virginia to better serve healthy foods.

70% of school districts in Virginia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 39% expected the resources to be adequate. 15% of SFAs in Virginia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

59% of the districts in Virginia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

59%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $9.1 million.

48%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $8.6 million.

44%: Hot-food serving line counters. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.7 million.

42%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $10.6 million.

42%: Convection ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $3.8 million.

97% of school districts in Washington are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

90% of school districts in Washington need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $48,000 per school. Overall, $79.1 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Washington to better serve healthy foods.

32% of school districts in Washington have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 32% expected the resources to be adequate. 47% of SFAs in Washington were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

79% of the districts in Washington need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

59%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $323,000.

54%: Commercial microwave. Cost to meet statewide need: $478,000.

51%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $766,000.

47%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bar. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.8 million.

47%: Hot holding cabinets. Cost to meet statewide need: $2.4 million.

99% of school districts in West Virginia are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

100% of school districts in West Virginia need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $81,000 per school. Overall, $70 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in West Virginia to better serve healthy foods.

79% of school districts in West Virginia have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 16% expected the resources to be adequate. 5% of SsFAs in West Virginia were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

92% of the districts in West Virginia need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

77%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $6 million.

74%: Walk-in refrigerators. Cost to meet statewide need: $5.8 million.

69%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $597,000.

66%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $194,000.

58%: Combi ovens. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.

73% of school districts in Wisconsin are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

89% of school districts in Wisconsin need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $39,000 per school. Overall, $97.5 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Wisconsin to better serve healthy foods.

44% of school districts in Wisconsin have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 31% expected the resources to be adequate. 46% of SFAs in Wisconsin were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

64% of the districts in Wisconsin need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

47%: Serving-portion utensils. Cost to meet statewide need: $157,000.

45%: Utility carts. Cost to meet statewide need: $370,000.

44%: Salad or fruit/vegetable bars. Cost to meet statewide need: $4.9 million.

43%: Scales. Cost to meet statewide need: $563,000.

40%: Can openers. Cost to meet statewide need: $316,000.

90% of school districts in Wyoming are successfully serving healthy meals that meet strong nutrition standards.

87% of school districts in Wyoming need at least one piece of equipment to better serve nutritious foods. The median cost of this equipment is $28,000 per school. Overall, $10.6 million worth of foodservice equipment is needed in Wyoming to better serve healthy foods.

52% of school districts in Wyoming have at least some budget for kitchen equipment upgrades. Of the districts with budgets, 25% expected the resources to be adequate. 23% of SFAs in Wyoming were unsure whether they had a budget to purchase equipment.

48% of the districts in Wyoming need kitchen infrastructure changes in at least one school.

55%: Sectionizers. Cost to meet statewide need: $28,000.

48%: Blast chillers. Cost to meet statewide need: $4 million.

45%: Food processors. Cost to meet statewide need: $89,000.

42%: Walk-in freezers. Cost to meet statewide need: $1 million.

42%: Rolling sheet pan or steam table pan racks. Cost to meet statewide need: $76,000.