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We’re excited to have School Food Rocks as a presenter at the AmTab K12 Symposium this spring! ?? School Food Rocks is all about transforming school nutrition with innovative solutions that make meals delicious, nutritious, and exciting for students. Looking forward to powerful insights and fresh ideas this April! #AmTabSymposium #SchoolFoodRocks #K12innovation #SchoolNutrition #FutureofFood #EducationMatters #HealthySchools Marlon Gordon Joe Urban Lauren Couchois

Zee Zees Foods is stepping up in a big way—paying off $100,000 of unpaid meal debt to support schools and students in need! ??? There are only a few days left to apply—deadline is March 19th! Haven’t listened to our Next Up Podcast episode with Zee Zees? Now’s the time! We take you behind the scenes to see how Zee Zees is redefining school nutrition with inventive, shelf-stable snacks and agile solutions for school food service. ? Apply before it’s too late: ZeeZeesGrabTheTab.com ?? Listen to the podcast: https://lnkd.in/eDrJMUhY #GrabTheTab #ZeeZees #SchoolMeals #MealDebtRelief #FuelTheFuture #BetterSnacking #SchoolNutritionMatters

We’re thrilled to welcome School Food Handler as a Professional Development Sponsor for our NxtGen Masterclass in Orlando, FL! ?? With their commitment to food safety, training, and certification, they play a vital role in elevating school nutrition programs. We can't wait to see the impact they bring to this next-level experience! Who’s ready to level up with us at the NxtGen Masterclass?! Drop a ?? in the comments! #NxtGenMasterclass #SchoolFoodHandler #ProfessionalDevelopment #SchoolMeals #NextLevelNetworking

The newest issue of Served Digizine is HERE! This month, we’re celebrating culinary excellence in school nutrition! ?? Many don’t realize the skill, creativity, and dedication it takes to serve high-quality meals every day. With rising student expectations, labor challenges, and supply hurdles, school nutrition pros continue to innovate and elevate their craft. Inside this issue, explore culinary excellence with 10 Simple Paths to Culinary Excellence Without Scratch Cooking by Nourish Partners, A Flavorful Experience at Taste of NFL with GENYOUth, Peanuts Power Up Culinary Excellence in School Breakfasts by the National Peanut Board, and Grants in Your Corner by Tarrah Westercamp MS,RD,SNS. Plus, fresh recipes and strategies to elevate your program! ?? Read the full issue now! ?? https://lnkd.in/expVNgkm #ServedDigizine #CulinaryExcellence #K12Nutrition #HealthyStudents #FuelForTheFuture

NxtGen Network took on Washington, D.C.! We had an incredible time at the School Nutrition Association’s Legislative Action Conference (LAC), supporting the school meal program and advocating for the future of child nutrition! At NxtGen, we believe in the power of school meals to fuel student success, and we were proud to help amplify the voices of school nutrition professionals making a difference every day. Thank you to everyone who joined us in championing policies that support healthy, nutritious meals for all students! #LAC2025? #thisisschoolmeals?#NxtGenNetwork Marlon Gordon Ashley Gordon

We’re excited to welcome Jamie Ouverson as one of our speakers for the Videography Session at the NxtGen Masterclass in Orlando next month! ???? Jamie will share expert insights on capturing compelling visuals, storytelling through the lens, and taking your K-12 videos to the next level. Whether you're just starting or looking to refine your craft, this session is a must-attend for anyone looking to create impactful, engaging content in the school nutrition space. #NxtGenMasterclass #Videography #K12Marketing #ContentCreation #LearnWithTheBest

One month away! Looking back at past AmTab Symposiums, we can’t help but reminisce about the great conversations, inspiring moments, and incredible people who make it all happen. ???? We’re officially counting down to the 2025 AmTab Spring Symposium, and we can’t wait to see all the amazing directors and our friends at AmTab, School Food Rocks, AccuTemp Products, Inc. and Equalis Group! Looking forward to making more memories and discovering all the ways AmTab can make a difference in your school district. See you soon—let’s go! #amtabsymposium #americanmade #schoolnutrition #bettertogether

What a Day at Stockwell Farms, Inc.! Today was nothing short of amazing as we visited Stockwell Farms, a third-generation dairy farm in Hudson, Indiana, run by Ashley and Kyle Stockwell along with their four children! ?????? We got a behind-the-scenes look at Ashley in action as she hosted a virtual farm tour for the Indiana Dairy Association— Indiana Dairy, giving viewers a firsthand look at the hard work, passion, and dedication that goes into producing fresh, high-quality dairy. Every part of the farm tells a story of family, tradition, and commitment to excellence. And let’s be real… could these cows be any cuter?! ???? Huge thanks to the Stockwell family for welcoming us and sharing their love for dairy farming. This is what it’s all about—connecting communities to the farmers who nourish them. ?? #stockwellfarms #dairyfarm #farmtotable #Indianadairy #supportlocal

?? Behind the scenes at Edgewood Eats! ?? We spent the day at Edgewood School District’s Food & Nutrition Services, known as Edgewood Eats, highlighting their incredible program for #NSBW25 and the impact of grants from ACTION FOR HEALTHY KIDS, INC. With Chef Rebecca, Tarrah Westercamp MS,RD,SNS from Westercamp Consulting LLC and Sheri Shipp, RD with Indiana Dairy -- we saw the passion behind feeding students every day. Plus, we got to check out their legendary biscuits and gravy—and of course, we couldn’t resist sneaking a few tastes! And here’s something you don’t want to miss… they specialize in innovative yogurt recipes. Stay tuned to find out why! What an inspiring day celebrating school nutrition! ?? #feedingthefuture #EdgewoodEats #schoolmealsmatter

Yesterday, we had an absolute blast filming a video training series with Tarrah Westercamp MS,RD,SNS from Westercamp Consulting LLC and Chef Jennifer for a state department! From diving into allergies, recipes, and more, Tarrah brought her expertise and energy to the set, making learning fun and impactful. What better way to kick off #nsbw25 than by creating resources that help schools serve up safe and delicious meals for every student? Stay tuned—this is just the beginning! Shoutout to Democook.com for hosting us! #SchoolNutrition #cooking #nsbw #chef #recipe