University of Illinois Urbana-Champaign

Resources

Our downloadable resources include cycle menu examples, recipes, cafeteria signage, and other tools to give your program a boost. We’ve also compiled links to partner sites with information on best practices for a variety of child nutrition topics.

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Staff Recognition Survey
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Staff Recognition Survey

Use this survey to learn about your employees' preferences for recognition. You may also use this as a guide to creating your own survey if some of the questions don’t apply, or you want to add more answer options.

Updated 04/26/2023

Plate Waste Audit Report Example
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Plate Waste Audit Report Example

A sample plate waste audit report identifying potential ways to decrease food waste in the cafeteria.

Updated 04/27/2021

Community Eligibility Provision
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Community Eligibility Provision

Information about participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and serving meals at no-cost to all students within the district.
USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program
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USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Information on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and how to participate.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
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Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

Information on the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP). Schools, non-profit agencies, and other community organizations can participate in SFSP to provide meals to children when school is not in session.
Recess Before Lunch Guide
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Recess Before Lunch Guide

A guide from Montana Team Nutrition on how to advocate for recess before lunch with resources, research, pilot project, and marketing materials.
Fuel Up to Play 60
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Fuel Up to Play 60

Fuel Up to Play 60 is an in-school nutrition and physical activity program launched by National Dairy Council and NFL, in collaboration with the USDA, to help encourage today's youth to lead healthier lives. Participate in the program to receive nutrition education & physical activity materials and grants.
Illinois Farm to School Toolkit
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Illinois Farm to School Toolkit

Toolkit including information on procuring local foods.
Afterschool Meals and Snacks
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Afterschool Meals and Snacks

Information from No Kid Hungry about starting and promoting an Afterschool Meals program.
Action for Healthy Kids Fundraisers
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Action for Healthy Kids Fundraisers

Provides examples of healthy eating, non-food, and physical activity fundraisers for schools.