School Food Basics Series for the Michigan Local Food Council Network

January 5, 2024

Curious about how school food service works? 

Learn from the Farm to Programs Consultants at the Michigan Department of Education and the Michigan Farm to School team about the basics of school food service and meal programs in this series through the Michigan Local Food Council Network (MLFCN). These videos are ideal for anyone new to school food such as food policy council members, parents, teachers, students and more.  

Select a video from the list below or scroll down to view them all. 

 

Introduction to School Food Service Presentation 

MLFCN Meeting 10-16-23 

This presentation was the first of the series on school food service basics. Wendy Crowley, Michigan Department of Education, and Megan McManus, MSU Center for Regional Food Systems, discussed the basics of school food service, including general school food operations, budgets, and meals patterns. 

Introduction to School Food Service Presentation Slides 

Introduction to Michigan School Meals Presentation 

MLFCN Meeting 11-16-23 

In the second presentation of the series, Wendy Crowley and Emily Mattern from the Michigan Department of Education shared information about the new Michigan School Meals program and federal meal programs, including how they interact with the 10 Cents a Meal program. 

Introduction to Michigan School Meals Presentation Slides

Making the Most of Michigan School Meals with 10 Cents a Meal Diagram

 

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