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U.S. Schools Find That Cafeteria Upgrades Are An Expensive Undertaking

May 17, 2014: 12:00 AM EST
School districts nationwide are moving to upgrade their cafeteria food preparation equipment to provide more attractive, and healthful meals to their kids. But the special blenders, food processors, walk-in freezers, salad bars, pass-through coolers and warmers are expensive, and it’s difficult to pay for the stuff through regular operating funds. To fill the gap, schools are trying a range of money-raising techniques, including bond programs and highly competitive federal grants. But despite the aggressive efforts, a survey of school food service officials found that 88 percent of districts still need at least one more piece of kitchen equipment.
Jamie Stengle, "Schools seek upgrades to entice healthy eating", Associated Press , May 17, 2014, © The Associated Press
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