Resources

National child hunger-relief organization.

Use this flyer to encourage students to leave eligible items or take seconds.

This toolkit was created with input from school nutrition staff in several Midwest states, including Illinois. It includes everything needed to start a share table, including essential information and tips on preventing foodborne illness, working with health departments, communicating with staff, promoting share tables to students and caregivers, and evaluating your program. Resources are also included to support your work, including templates, signage, food safety process flows, and more.

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks beverage standards.

Use this flowchart to identify which set of Smart Snacks standards to use when evaluating a blended drink or smoothie.

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks nutrient exemptions.

Print this handout as a reference for the Smart Snacks nutrient standards for snacks and entrees.

Use this chart to determine whether a food item is considered a snack or entrée.

A compilation of recipes that meet Smart Snack guidelines, including Cherry Chocolate and and Banana Split Smoothies.

St. Louis District Dairy Council (SLDDC) is a nonprofit nutrition education organization whose mission is to communicate the role and necessity of dairy foods as part of a healthful diet. Provides nutrition education & materials to schools in Missouri and Illinois.