District 196 outlines nutrition services awards, menu changes and operations data
Jul 14, 2026
Nutrition services presented its 2025-26 year in review to the District 196 board, reporting awards, farm-to-school partnerships, menu expansions, a move toward composting, and operational metrics: 27 kitchens, about 217 staff, and roughly 27,500 meals served per day on average.
The full story
District 196's nutrition services leaders told the school board on July 13 that the department expanded menus, strengthened local sourcing and recorded strong participation while navigating staffing challenges.
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