US government seeks fresh bids for catfish, salmon and Alaska pollock as school lunchrooms struggle

The USDA has been struggling to provide school lunchrooms with enough food to ensure a reliable source of nutrition for children throughout the school day.

Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tours Riverdale Elementary School, a Prince George’s County public school, during lunch service on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He talks with parents, school officials and nutrition professionals about the critical role strong in-school nutrition programs play in ensuring children receive nutritious meals. — Agriculture Secretary Tom Vilsack tours Riverdale Elementary School, a Prince George’s County public school, during lunch service on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. He talks with parents, school officials and nutrition professionals about the critical role strong in-school nutrition programs play in ensuring children receive nutritious meals.Photo: USDA photo by Tom Witham

Rachel Sapin

Published 10 November 2021, 22:36Updated 10 November 2021, 22:36

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