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July 14, 2020 Tuesday at 2 Webinar

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The California Department of Education (CDE) Nutrition Services Division (NSD) hosted the fifth Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall webinar on July 14, 2020, for school food service operators, chief business officials, and community partners to listen to a discussion on transitioning back to school and moving forward in meal service amidst Coronavirus (COVID-19).

Panelists included speakers from Paradise Unified School District USD), Asuza USD, Santa Rosa Elementary School District, and Rialto USD. The panelists discussed strategies for serving quality meals, implementing contactless meals, food safety for families and staff, and engaging community partners.


The next Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall webinar will be held on Tuesday, August 11, 2020, at 2 p.m. Join the Tuesday @ 2: School Nutrition Town Hall Webinar External link opens in new window or tab.

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If you have any questions regarding this subject, please contact Julie BoarerPitchford, Nutrition Education Consultant, by phone at 916-322-1563 or by email at jboarerpitchford@cde.ca.gov.

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Last Reviewed: Thursday, July 30, 2020
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