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Chicken soup for the school food service soul: 10 feel-good social media moments

This year has been a real bear, but K-12 food professionals know how to not only grin and bear it, but also to share their positivity and kindness with the community through a colorful harvest from local farmers, mood-boosting food and creative ideas to connect with students who may be learning from home, dining in classrooms and everything in between.

Tara Fitzpatrick, Senior Editor

October 26, 2020

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When things are tough, looking for the silver linings can seem like a pipe dream. And sometimes scrolling through social media can make things seem even worse.

School foodservice directors, chefs and staff are facing a completely different fall, with challenges abounding. We don’t have to tell you what the coronavirus pandemic has meant for participation, limited serving styles, the need for more pre-packaged food, social distancing, hybrid schedules, confusion and so much more.

If appreciating and finding happiness (and your “why”) within those little moments that make you feel warm inside is chicken soup for the food service soul, then scrolling social media can be a positive, constructive experience (imagine that!)

We looked around at recent posts from school food pros on Facebook, Twitter and Instagram to show you a few silver linings, fun ideas, menu items that bring the flavor and moments of inspiration during a very trying time.

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About the Author

Tara Fitzpatrick

Senior Editor, Informa Restaurant & Food Group

Tara Fitzpatrick is Food Management’s senior editor and a contributor to Restaurant Hospitality and Nation’s Restaurant News, creating editorial content for digital, print and events. Tara holds a bachelor of science degree from the School of Journalism and Mass Communications at Kent State University. Before joining Food Management in 2008, Tara was associate editor at National Association of College Stores in Oberlin, Ohio. Prior to that, Tara worked as a newspaper reporter in her hometown of Lorain, Ohio, where she lives now. Tara is a fan of food history, legends, lore, ghost stories, urban farming and old cookbooks. 

Tara Fitzpatrick’s areas of expertise include the onsite foodservice industry (K-12 schools, colleges and universities, healthcare and B&I), menu trends, sustainability in foodservice, senior dining, farm-to-table and innovation.

Tara Fitzpatrick is a frequent webinar and podcast host and has served on the board of directors for IFEC (International Food Editors Consortium).

Tara Fitzpatrick’s experience:

Senior Editor, Food Management (Feb 2008-present)

Associate Editor, National Association of College Stores (2005-2008)

Reporter, The Morning Journal (2002-2005)

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