School Food and Wellness Group

Name: School Food and Wellness Group
Address: New Orleans, LA, US
Telephone: (504) 439-6060

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School Food and Wellness Group consults with schools nationwide to run compliant, efficient and HEALTHY meal programs year round.

We recognize the challenges school administrators face – a limited budget and a small staff, to name a few. Managing the National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and the Child and Adult Food Care Program (CACFP) shouldn’t be another burden. We help administer these programs and find healthy, affordable vendors to serve your students meals they will enjoy

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dministrators focus on what they do best: educating and helping to raise our nation’s children. Our clients include single and multi-site charter schools, charter management organizations, private schools and after-school programs.

05/20/2026

What if we told you one of the most regulated kitchens in America is your local school cafeteria?

In our newest episode of Cafeteria Confessions, we sit down with Olga Botero, Registered Dietitian and School Food and Wellness Group team member, to talk regulations, compliance requirements, and the systems that shape every school meal served across the country.

From procurement rules to nutrition standards, this episode gives an inside look at what it really takes to operate a compliant school meal program and why compliance matters to ensuring students continue to receive balanced meals every day.

🎙️Listen now: https://www.sfwgroup.org/podcast/s02-e02-the-most-regulated-kitchen-in-america

05/07/2026

Season 2 of Cafeteria Confessions is officially here!🎙️

We’re kicking things off with The $1.60 Lunch, a conversation with Leslie Fowler, CEO of AFYA Food Service Management and former Chief of Nutrition at Chicago Public Schools, to talk about the financial reality behind school meals.

Most people hear schools receive around $4.60 per meal and assume that goes straight to food. The reality is much more complicated. Labor, equipment, and supplies all come out of that same reimbursement, often leaving schools with only about $1.60 to spend on the meal itself.

In this episode, we talk through the tradeoffs school nutrition teams face every day, from procurement and staffing to scratch cooking and kitchen infrastructure. It’s an honest conversation about what it really takes to feed students every day.

🎧Listen now: https://www.sfwgroup.org/podcast/s01-e01-the-1-60-lunch

05/01/2026

Happy National Lunch Hero Day! 🎉

Today we’re celebrating Dedric and the team at Charles R. Drew Charter School, who truly show what it means to be Lunch Heroes. They bring consistency, care, and pride to everything they do each day.

From offering a great variety of meal options to keeping the kitchen spotless and creating a welcoming space for students, they help make lunch something students can look forward to.

Thank you, Dedric and the team at Drew, for all the work you do every day to support your students and school community!

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04/17/2026

🥕 Wow! Look at these beautiful carrots grown by students at one of our partner schools, Dr. John Ochsner Discovery Health Sciences Academy 🥕🥕🥕🥕These purple “dragon” carrots were grown collectively by multiple grade levels of DJOD students who planted and watered the seeds over the past few months. The seeds were planted directly into the ground this winter (that is what carrots prefer-no transplanting long root vegetables). These 8th grade students harvested the carrots last week. Some were taken home by students and others will be used in class. They are our best carrot harvest yet and there are still a few more in the ground waiting to be pulled!

04/15/2026

The school year isn’t over, but now’s the time to get ahead!

Join our FREE webinar to simplify your end-of-year closeout and stay on track.

We’ll cover key essentials like financial wrap-up, inventory & USDA Foods, contracts, compliance, and documentation, plus tips to plan ahead for next school year and launch a successful Summer Meals program.

Stay organized, avoid last-minute stress, and set your program up for success!

Register using the link in our bio.

04/02/2026

April is National Garden Month🥕

School gardens are such a fun way to get students connected to their food, try new things, and learn by doing. Even something small, like a few planters, can make a big impact!🪴

Check out our podcast with The SEED School of Miami, who transformed their courtyard into a school garden dream, and our conversation with Dr. John Ochsner Discovery to hear how their culinary garden and teaching kitchen are engaging students in a hands-on way!

🔗Links are in our bio.

03/11/2026

Today we are celebrating Registered Dietitian Day and recognizing two incredible members of our team: Melanie Romano and Olga Botero!

As part of National Nutrition Month, a campaign led by the Academy of Nutrition and Dietetics, it is the perfect time to highlight the professionals who bring nutrition science to life in schools every day.

We are proud to have them on our team and grateful for the impact they make every day!

To learn more about Melanie and Olga’s journey into dietetics and their work supporting school nutrition programs, read our blog here: https://www.sfwgroup.org/blog/nourishing-the-future-celebrating-dietitians-in-school-nutrition

03/03/2026

Happy National School Breakfast Week! 🍎

Let’s hear it for the amazing school nutrition professionals who power students every morning! Breakfast fuels focus, boosts energy, and sets the tone for a successful day and this week is your moment to make it big.

Ready to grow participation? Our latest blog is packed with energizing, proven strategies to increase breakfast engagement plus highlights from the School Nutrition Association National School Breakfast Week marketing toolkit, student activity workbook, and ready-to-use promo resources to help you take action.

🔗 Check it out using the link in our bio!

02/25/2026

Day two at the California Charter Schools Association Conference!

Stop by booth 1107 to meet our Business Manager, Justin Chatelain, and Client Manager, Besy Monterroza.

Come visit us to grab your free resources, schedule a consultation, and take the first step toward a smoother, less stressful meal program.

01/29/2026

Planning ahead for next school year?🥕

When it comes to USDA Foods (Commodities) ordering, a little preparation goes a long way. Ordering season is coming up, and our USDA Commodities training for SFWG clients is available in our resource library to help you feel ready and confident as you prepare your order.

Start preparing today using the link in our bio!

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(504) 439-6060

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http://www.sfwgroup.org/

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