The new policy will only apply to students who are eligible for free and reduced-price school meals, but the USDA wants to eventually expand the ban on school meal junk fees for more students.

Encouraging Action Beyond the Template: While MyPlate offers ... is proud to be the first to integrate the USDA's MyPlate guidelines into school menu boards through motivational messaging.

Encouraging Action Beyond the Template: While MyPlate offers ... is proud to be the first to integrate the USDA’s MyPlate guidelines into school menu boards through motivational messaging.

October is National Farm to School Month, and this week it's National School Lunch Week. The USDA is encouraging schools to incorporate foods that are locally grown, raised, or caught for their ...