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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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Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Breakfast and Baked Goods Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, such as Banana Oatmeal Bread and Maple Monkey Bars.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 1)
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 1)

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable breakfast.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 2)
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 2)

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable breakfast.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Build a Healthy Lunch Flyer
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Lunch Flyer

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable lunch.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Community Eligibility Provision
Best Practices

Community Eligibility Provision

Information about participating in the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) and serving meals at no-cost to all students within the district.
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Cycle Menus from Alliance for a Healthier Generation
Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Four-week lunch cycle menus with hot lunch, sandwiches, and salads for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The site also has menus for breakfast, snacks, summer meals, and suppers. Links to recipes included!
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Cycle Menus from The Lunch Box
Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from The Lunch Box

Six-week lunch menu cycles and two-week breakfast menu cycles, including USDA certification worksheets, nutrition analysis, etc. (Source: Boulder Valley School District/The Lunch Box)
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Danger Zone Sign
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage | Food Safety and Sanitation

Danger Zone Sign

Display this sign near storage, preparation, and storage areas to promote food safety.

Updated 01/28/2021

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Flavor Station Signage (11 x 14)
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Flavor Station Signage (11 x 14)

Laminate or display in an acrylic/plastic sign holder to draw attention to your flavor station! Print names of seasoning blends onto card stock or plain paper, then laminate and fix to the sign with tape or Velcro.

Updated 10/27/2023

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Flavor Station Signage (8.5 x 11)
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Flavor Station Signage (8.5 x 11)

Laminate or display in an acrylic/plastic sign holder to draw attention to your flavor station! Print names of seasoning blends onto card stock or plain paper, then laminate and fix to the sign with tape or Velcro.

Updated 10/27/2023

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