Disclaimer
At FSL, we pride ourselves on being a group of passionate individuals – parents and former educators with a shared commitment to advocating for children’s nutrition. It’s important for our community to understand the nature of our platform and the scope of the information we provide.
Independent and Volunteer-Driven
We, at FSL, are not affiliated with any schools, school districts, counties, or state educational departments. Our platform is an independent entity, operated and maintained by private individuals who volunteer their time and expertise. Our backgrounds in education and our experiences as parents fuel our dedication to this cause, but we do not represent any official school or government bodies.
Educational Content
The heart of FSL is to provide educational content, primarily focusing on school nutrition and various meal programs offered by schools across the United States. While we strive to share the latest information about school lunches, county meal programs, and related topics, we must emphasize that we cannot guarantee the timeliness or accuracy of every piece of information. The field of school nutrition is dynamic, and changes can occur that may not be immediately reflected in our content.
Source Referencing and Material Ownership
We understand the importance of accurate and reliable information. Therefore, for each post, we endeavor to provide official sources and links, allowing our readers to verify and explore the most current data directly. This practice is part of our commitment to ensure that you, as a reader and community member, have access to the most up-to-date and relevant information.
Additionally, all logos, trademarks, and materials that belong to third-party entities, schools, or organizations are the property of their respective owners. Our use of such materials is solely for educational and informational purposes and should not be interpreted as an endorsement or affiliation.
Our Mission and Values
At FSL, our mission is to be a helpful, reliable, and people-first platform. We aim to support parents, students, and educators in making informed decisions about school nutrition. Our values guide our content creation and community interaction, ensuring that we remain a trusted source for all things related to school lunches and nutrition education.
Note on Article Imagery
We would like to share a special note regarding the images accompanying some of our blog articles. While the internet is abundant with real-life photos, we are committed to respecting privacy, especially when it involves children. In alignment with our ethical standards, we chose not to use real photographs without explicit permissions.
That’s why we sometimes opt for AI-generated imagery. These images, while not captured from real-life scenes, are crafted with careful consideration to detail and relevance to the content. We believe they enrich our article while safeguarding the privacy and rights of individuals, particularly minors.
Creating, editing, and formatting these images are no small feat. It requires hours of dedicated work, and for this, we owe our heartfelt gratitude to one of our diligent FSL volunteers, James. Like many of us here at FSL, James devoted his time and skill to ensure that the visual aspect of our article met the high standards we set for all our content.
We hope you find the illustrations both informative and engaging, enhancing your reading experience as we delve into the fascinating world of school lunches across the globe compared to the U.S. system.
We will do our best, but if you are still uncomfortable with any materials or if you have any concerns, please contact us.
Thank you for your understanding and continued support of our commitment to responsible and respectful content creation. And thank you for being a part of the FSL community. Your trust and engagement are what drive us to continue our work in advocating for healthier, informed choices for our children’s nutrition and well-being.
