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District food service reports strong start: universal meals, summer sites and expanded staffing
Summary
Food service staff reported that universal school meals and a summer partnership with the Albany Housing Authority (27 sites) supported meal access, that Albany High's new cafeteria served large numbers early in the year, and that staff capacity has grown to an anticipated 116 employees with improved training and Aramark partnership.
The Albany City School District's food service director reported what she called a "very solid start" to the school year, describing universal meals, summer feeding partnership sites and a substantial hire-and-training push for the department.
Director Vespera said the district's summer feeding program partnered with the Albany Housing Authority across as many as 27 sites to offer free breakfast and lunch for children; about…
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