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4J Food Services Is Buying Local

Información en español Fresh, local food is a top priority for new in-house student meal program Last spring, the school board voted not to renew a contract with a food services management company and instead return to self-management. One of … Continue reading

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Free For All: At 10 Schools, Students Eat for Free

Elementary students at lunchtime

Five more schools are providing free meals this year No such thing as a free lunch? There is for students at some 4J schools. Students need a healthy breakfast and lunch to be ready to learn. Eugene School District 4J … Continue reading

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On the Menu: New School Meals Rolling Out

Scratch-cooked minestrone being tested by 4J's new in-house nutrition services program

October menus feature new school meal offerings What’s new on your kid’s lunch tray? Eugene School District 4J is making changes to our school food services incrementally over time, as school food service management is brought in-house after more than … Continue reading

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What’s On the Menu? School Meals Are Changing

Fall school menus show changes, with more to come over time Eugene School District 4J is making changes to our school food services incrementally over time, as school food service management is brought in-house after more than 20 years of … Continue reading

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Kids Eat Free Breakfast at All Elementary Schools

4J elementary school student eating breakfast in 2019. (Photo by Chris Pietsch)

Elementary students enjoy a nutritious start to the day at no cost Eating a healthy meal before school helps kids start their day ready to learn and engage with other students. Recognizing the importance of starting the school day with … Continue reading

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A Fistful of Flatware: Reusable Utensils for School Cafeterias

4J makes eco-friendly shift to reusable utensils while bringing school food service in-house  As Eugene School District 4J transitions to self-operated Nutrition Services management for student food service, a number of projects are underway, including the complete replacement of kitchen … Continue reading

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Kids Eat Free This Summer

Summer program offers free breakfast and lunch at selected locations June 24–August 16 Summer is here and school is out—but some 4J cafeterias are still cooking. Eugene School District 4J will provide meals at four school sites this summer: Holt, … Continue reading

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Local Leadership: New Management Team for School Nutrition

Información en español Expert local food service managers hired to replace Sodexo contractor management team Eugene School District 4J is going local, bringing our school food service program in-house after more than 20 years of contracting with large food services … Continue reading

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Going Local: 4J Prepares to Bring School Food Services In-House

Planning and preparations underway for shift to local program Eugene School District 4J is going local, bringing our school food service program in-house after more than 20 years of contracting with a large food services management company. To prepare for … Continue reading

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4J Going Local With School Food Service

Shift to in-house food service management coming in July Eugene School District 4J is going local, bringing our school food service program in-house after more than 20 years of contracting with a large food services management company. The Eugene School … Continue reading

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