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Aberdeen food-service director outlines menu revamp, rising meal participation
Summary
Lunchtime Solutions director Melanie Hogue told the Aberdeen School District board the program now serves about 2,900 lunches daily, raised breakfast participation to 13.55%, and introduced new menu items and promotions tied to student surveys and local farm partnerships.
Melanie Hogue, the Lunchtime Solutions food service director, told the Aberdeen School District 06-1 board that the district now serves about 2,900 lunches daily and roughly 560 breakfasts per day, totaling an estimated 570,000 meals over the school year. "Our goal always is happy, fed kids," Hogue said, describing menu changes and a push to increase participation.
Hogue said student feedback drove this year’s menu updates after the district collected 2,215 student survey responses. New entrees include Asian-style pot…
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