https://www.wfae.org/education/2026-07-16/scratch-cooking-less-sugar-more-protein-school-lunch-leaders-prepare-for-changes

Credit:WFAE | By James Farrell
Published July 16, 2026 at 8:16 AM EDT

Discussion is still happening about how they will incorporate more scratch meals for there students. Everyone agrees there changes cost more money and more labor.

“If your going to add it, you have to give us the money.” Stephanie Dillard President of the School Nutrition Association. Craven County Schools, Charlotte, NC.

Many find scratch cooking in volume very challenging, this is where Chef Michael Garahan, CEC suggests these meals could come from local chefs funded by a Social Benefit Organization.

This is what we are working towards with ChefBnB.org