Opinion: Schools are a key vector for providing nutrition and promoting the military readiness of our nation’s fighting forces. But the closure of schools because of Covid-19 has exposed the vulnerability of this system
For example, many of these programs operate in congregate meal sites, which are meals served in a centralized group setting, such as a cafeteria or community center. The use of congregate meal sites can reduce access for children if there isn’t also transportation provided to and from these sites. Even worse, current social distancing guidelines are likely to extend into summer in some areas, potentially reducing or eliminating the availability of congregate meal service.
But these problems are fixable, and, what’s more, offer an opportunity to upgrade and modernize the school and summer meals programs. Here are three things we can do to make that happen now: Next, the USDA should prioritize training and technical assistance to school and summer meal preparers. Our military is known for its responsive and continual training to be prepared to meet any challenge. Caring for our nation’s kids should be no exception. Assisting preparers to adapt to food supply constraints by learning to modify recipes with available ingredients will help them continue to provide nutritious balanced meals.
These immediate solutions will help our children emerge from this pandemic strong. But, we can’t stop there. The current public health crisis has illuminated the systemic shortcomings in providing for our children’s nutritional needs in the summer.
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