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The Children's Aid Society
Children's Aid Society Firsts
In 1853 New York, The Childrens Aid Society began serving meals to the students that attended the vocational school. This was important because it recognized the importance of nutrition in association with a child's learning. -
Starr Centre Association
Starr Centre Association
In 1894 Philadelphia, the Starr Center Association began serving penny lunches at one school, which eventually grew to nine schools. This was important because it was the beginning of a concerted effort to provide food in school. -
Department of High School Lunches
USDA Food and Nutrition
"In the spring of 1912, the School Board established a Department of High School Lunches and- directed that the food services be inaugurated in all the high schools of the city."
This was important because in order for school food programs to thrive, the government needed to make an effort to spread it. -
School Milk Program
Special School Milk Program
This was important because it provided milk, which has many nutrients, even for smaller and less developed childcare facilities. -
School Food Service Association
School Food Service Association
"During a combined meeting of the Food Service Directors Conference and the National School Cafeteria Association, the membership of the two groups voted to merge, and the School Food Service Association was born." -
School Nutrition Act
The School Nutrition Act was created by Harry S. Truman in 1945. It took effect June 4, 1946. The program provides students with a free or reduced-price lunch based on family income. -
Child Nutrition Act of 1966
Child Nutrition Act of 1966
This "creates a 2-year breakfast pilot, establishes foodservice equipment assistance and increases funds to feed needy children." This began important further development of food production in schools. -
White House Conference on Food, Nutrition and Health
White House Conference
1) Surveillance/Evaluation of State of Nutrition of the American People
(2) Establishing Guidelines for the Nutrition of Vulnerable Groups, Special Reference to the Poor
(3) Provision of Food: Guidelines for Federal Action
(4) Nutrition Teaching & Nutrition Education
(5) Food Delivery & Distribution as a System
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School Breakfast Program
School Breakfast Program
The program received permanent authorization by congress. -
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Let's Move!
The "Let's Move!" Program was created by first lady Michelle Obama. -
Healthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
ReauthorizationHealthy Hunger-Free Kids Act
President Obama approved this act in 2010. It includes the reauthorization of many essential programs, such as National School Lunch and Breakfast programs, the Special Supplemental Nutrition Program for WIC, etc.
