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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Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)

Laminate and hang in food prep areas as a quick reference for cooks.

Updated 06/28/2024

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Best Practices

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.

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Recipes and Sample Menus

Recipes from The Lunch Box

Large collection of student-approved quantity recipes developed for school meal programs.

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage | Food Safety and Sanitation

Refrigerate for Safety Sign

Print and laminate this sign and place near refrigerated storage to promote food safety.

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Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

Rise & Shine Illinois

A partnership between Share Our Strength and several Illinois hunger-relief organizations to increase utilization of the National School Breakfast Program.

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Salad Bar Daily Options Sign

Laminate and place this 18x24 sign near the salad bar to list the daily options.

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Recipes and Sample Menus

Savory Combinations Recipe Packet

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Chicken Veggie Pockets and Fiesta Wraps.

Source: Iowa and Kansas Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022

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Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

School Meals That Rock

Facebook page with a wealth of new and emerging school meal trends and information, as well as pictures and stories from around the nation.

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Partner Organizations and Networking

School Nutrition Association

SNA is the national organization of school nutrition professionals committed to advancing the quality of school meal programs through education and advocacy.

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Partner Organizations and Networking

Seven Generations Ahead

Leader for Farm to School programming in Illinois. Provides education and programming, policy, marketing and events, local food procurement, and new project development.

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