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Podcast: Simple Civics: Greenville County
Episode: Revolutionizing School Food in Greenville County Schools with Joe Urban
Description: In this episode, we sit down with Joe Urban, the Director of Food and Nutrition Services at Greenville County Schools. Learn about the revolutionary food service program at Greenville County Schools, serving an astonishing 85,000 meals a day to students. We explore the challenges and triumphs of implementing a healthier and more nutritious menu, breaking down the regulations and costs associated with serving students from different financial backgrounds. Joe shares how they achieved this feat, from investing in training their staff to becoming an advocate for change in the community. We also discuss the origins of the program and the...