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Grafton schools report rising meal participation as Whitsons rolls out new menus and composting
Summary
At an Oct. 21 Grafton School Committee meeting, Whitsons staff said breakfast and lunch participation have risen year over year and described a new chef-driven promotions program, equipment upgrades and expanded composting and recycling efforts.
Dr. Cummings opened the Grafton School Committee meeting on Oct. 21 by introducing a food‑service presentation from Whitsons, the district’s contracted food service provider. Betsy Labonte, the district’s school nutrition director, said breakfast and lunch participation "have increased year over year" for the past three years and described menu changes intended to sustain that rise.
Whitsons said it hired a chef in October to run promotions and new items, including "pancake rings," chicken…
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