When you have to purchase the entire bird to participate in your K12 commodity program, unused turkey is like leaving money on the table. The good news is that balancing your menu with both white and dark meat is easier than you may think—especially with trendy flavors and the right meals! Here are some ideas for how to balance your menu in order to maximize your entitlement dollars.

The adventurous tastes of school-aged kids often makes them eager to scarf down globally inspired foods in the cafeteria. To ease the prep work when serving international flavors, we’ve put together six ideas built on one of the most effortless formats: sandwiches!

Yes, it’s still true: a good breakfast leads to fuller tummies and more alert brains.* And now that USDA provided new flexibilities for morning meals, it’s a great time to add more turkey to your breakfast menu. Check out some simple-to-prepare ideas.

Today’s students love ready-to-eat convenience store foods, which can often draw them away from school during lunchtime. But by serving c-store favorites that meet K12 nutritional requirements in the cafeteria, you can keep kids on campus and keep your menu exciting.

Out of all the globally inspired meals that students love, Asian noodle bowls can be some of the most versatile to serve in K12. From classic lo mein to dan dan noodles, these six styles keep kids happy while using proteins you can use up and down the menu.