School Food in Saskatchewan: Growing Universal Programs? - Saskatchewan School Boards’ Association

School Food Programs Phase 2: 1970s in some parts of Europe, and in 1990s and 2000s, in the US and UK, Globally shift towards improving food quality. [...] Good Food For Learning Universal School Lunch Program • Two-year pilot project to implement a universal, curriculum integrated school lunch program in two Saskatoon schools in partnership • Pre-existing lunch programs in both schools were expanded LUNCH PROGRAM • Menu included a variety of vegetables and fruit, whole grains, dairy products, plant proteins, and meat served to all students and staff. [...] Caregivers' Views on the Lunch Program Caregiver Caregiver Survey Interviews Interviews with caregivers at schools with the universal lunch Investing in School Food Service Staff Investing in training school food service staff and supporting the available labor force is critical • Knowledge, skills and availability of nutrition worker substitutes was raised frequently as a challenge to program imp. [...] (b) Contract Catering: outside caterer operating in the school Independent Procurement & Production: Patchwork Configuration: Small Hub & Spoke: Every school kitchen in the school board/district procures and prepares its own food One or a few cooking kitchens may serve a few other sites, while one central kitchen (sometimes with a central warehouse) and does not receive partially or fully cooked f. [...] Example: A program in Saskatchewan where in one school the food is served in two hallways and students eat in their classrooms.