Tag: Cafeteria management

According to the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations, approximately 466 million children worldwide receive school meals through government-led programs, underscoring the massive scale and importance of school nutrition. But these programs would not be possible without the dedicated school nutrition staff who are the linchpin of student wellness, directly impacting everything from health to academic performance and social development.

According to a School Nutrition Association (SNA) survey, nearly all school meal program directors cited challenges with the cost of food and labor in 2024, highlighting two major issues that school nutrition staff face today. These issues, including escalating food prices and critical staffing shortages, put immense pressure on school cafeteria operations nationwide.