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.Photo: USDA photo by Tom Witham