Supply Chain Disruption
School meal programs nationwide are experiencing many of the same supply chain issues that have impacted restaurants and grocery stores throughout the pandemic. Louisiana school nutrition leaders are committed to ensuring students continue to have access to healthy meals each school day. Just as families had to make substitutions on grocery lists last year, schools will have to make some last-minute changes to our regular menus, based on availability.
Supply Chain Disruption Resources
Louisiana Supply Chain Resources Seeds to Success: The Louisiana Farm to School Program has created a resource for districts and schools to source locally-grown products from farmers, producers, and small distributors.
School Nutrition Association Supply Chain Resources including videos, survey reports, PR resources and more.
No Kid Hungry Tips for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions
USDA Team Nutrition Planning for a Dynamic School Environment During School Year 2021-2022, USDA is offering flexibilities in response to public health needs and to ease administrative burden, while still promoting nutritious meals. Learn more about adjusting meal service operations during the dynamic school year ahead.
USDA Food and Nutrition Service: Press Releases, Waivers and Technical Assistance