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Grafton School Committee hears food-service report as meal participation rises
Summary
Whitsons school-food contractor and district nutrition staff told the School Committee that breakfast and lunch participation have increased over the past three years. The presentation described menu changes, a new chef hire, sustainability efforts and planned equipment upgrades.
The Grafton School Committee on Oct. 21 heard a report from the district's food-service provider describing steady increases in student meal participation and several program changes meant to boost choice, nutrition and sustainability.
Committee members were told the district has seen year-over-year gains in both breakfast and lunch participation over the last three years. District staff and the contractor cited menu promotions, new meal formats and schedule changes as factors that have raised participation.
The presentation, led by representatives of Whitsons Food Service and by the district nutrition director, described a series of changes introduced in the past school year and plans for the coming year. The district added a chef in October to develop new items and run themed promotions; examples highlighted to the committee included whole-grain “pancake rings,” a chicken gyro, a loaded potato dish, and a Chick-fil-A–style chicken sandwich the presenter referred to as the “Yod Bird.” The contractor…
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