How schools are coping with higher food costs

Rising costs for milk, grains and fruit have caused school districts to look for ways to economize in school lunches. Here is a good article from the www.pressdemo.com about some ways districts in California are coping. From the story:

Districts are finding ways to cut costs, such as using canned fruit instead of fresh and offering eclectic treats meant to spur a healthier palate less frequently. "Once a month I will menu jicama sticks, which are very expensive, very labor intensive, (but) the kids love it," Nobles said. "Oranges were a great price this year, so the kids had a lot of oranges."

TK: Produce vendors have to be involved with school districts they serve to help them maximize their dollars while still preserving their ability to source fresh.