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What the coronavirus pandemic means for K-12 foodservice

In this episode of "Dig In," FSD editors discuss how school closures are impacting the state of school meals. FSD editors discuss how school closures are impacting the state of school meals.

To help reduce the spread of the novel coronavirus, a number of states have closed K-12 schools for the coming weeks, while Kansas last night became the first state to announce its schools would remain closed for the rest of the academic year. FSD editors Kelsey Nash and Benita Gingerella discuss what this means for school foodservice and how K-12 FSDs are feeling as they look ahead. 

About the Authors

Kelsey Squire

Editor-in-Chief, FoodService Director

Kelsey Squire is editor-in-chief of FoodService Director. Prior to joining Winsight Media's foodservice group, she specialized in B2B creative across a number of industries, including financial services, foodservice, construction and insurance. She has yet to meet a burger she doesn’t like.

Benita Gingerella

Senior Editor

Benita is a senior editor for FoodService Director and covers K-12 foodservice. She has been with the publication since 2016. In her spare time, Benita is an avid restaurant-goer and loves to travel extensively.

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