Welcome to the Healthy School Meals For All podcast created by the New York School Nutrition Association! Join our hosts Patrick Keneally, Director for Capital Region BOCES and Public Policy Chair for NYSNA, and Naim Walcott, the West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of NYSNA, as they have various discussions on how to improve Child Nutrition around the globe!
Healthy School Meals For All
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Welcome to the Healthy School Meals For All podcast created by the New York School Nutrition Association! Join our hosts Patrick Keneally, Director for Capital Region BOCES and Public Policy Chair for NYSNA, and Naim Walcott, the West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of NYSNA, as they have various discussions on how to improve Child Nutrition around the globe!
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January 10, 2024
The Industry Perspective
<p>Announcing Episode 4 of the “Healthy School Meals for All”, a podcast by the New York School Nutrition Association. This episode is hosted by Naim Walcott, West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of the NYSNA and features insightful discussions with Mary Ann Dayton from the Infinity Group and Joe Kilmer from Greater Southern Tier BOCES.<br>The conversation focuses on the impact of universal meals and Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) programs in school nutrition. Mary Ann Dayton, representing the industry side, explains the challenges faced by manufacturers in producing products due to fluctuating student numbers. Joe Kilmer discusses how CEP increased his participation by about 20%, allowing for better resources and improved meal options in schools.</p> <p>Discussions include the evolution of food items like chicken patties to meet guidelines, the challenges in making healthy food appealing to students, and also explores the financial aspects of school nutrition programs. our guests stress the importance of feeding children and the broader economic impact, touching upon the current challenges such as the milk carton shortage and the need for shelf-stable alternatives.</p>
December 15, 2023
Where's The Common Cents?
<p>The “Healthy School Meals for All” podcast is now live, featuring insightful discussions on school nutrition and its broader implications. The guests are Jennifer Martin, Executive Director of the New York State School Nutrition Association, and Sue Bell from Wilson School District, a former president and current advocacy chair of the association and is hosted by Naim Walcott, West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of the New York State School Nutrition Association.</p> <p>This episode covers various topics, including the challenges and regulations of school nutrition programs, the impact of USDA guidelines, and the financial aspects of providing quality meals in schools. The discussion highlights how the $4.33 per meal reimbursement rate must cover food, staff, equipment, and other operational costs, emphasizing the tight budget school nutrition programs operate under.</p> <p>The conversation also touches on the importance of teaching children to make nutritious choices and the difficulty in doing so given the regulations and available products.</p> <p>This is a call for continued advocacy to ensure all children have access to nutritious school meals, emphasizing that this is a realistic and necessary goal.</p>
December 15, 2023
Results of CEP Before and After
<p>Join host, Naim Walcott, West Hampton Beach School Nutrition Director and President of the New York State School Nutrition Association, Caitlin Lazarsky, the newly appointed School Nutrition Director at Pine Bush and NYSNA past president, and Jessica Pino Goodspeed from Hunger Solutions New York as the focus on the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) - its impact, stories, and challenges.</p> <p>Caitlin shares her experience from her previous district, where CEP created a level playing field for all students, allowing significant reinvestment in the program. Jessica brings a unique perspective, discussing the statewide efforts to maximize participation in federal programs and the growth of CEP since its implementation.</p> <p>The conversation delves into the complexities of CEP, highlighting its role in simplifying school lunch and breakfast programs and eliminating stigma associated with school meals in the hopes that one day all schools can provide equitable and accessible nutrition to all students.</p>
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