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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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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

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

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Standards
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Nutrient Standards

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

Updated 05/31/2023

Smart Snacks: Snack or Entree?
Documentation and Kitchen References

Smart Snacks: Snack or Entree?

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

Updated 05/25/2023

Staff Recognition Survey
Best Practices

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

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)
Documentation and Kitchen References

Quick Kitchen Conversions (11 x 14)

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

Updated 02/09/2023

Quick Kitchen Conversions (8.5 x 11)
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 02/09/2023

6 Super Reasons to Sign Up for School Meals
Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

6 Super Reasons to Sign Up for School Meals

Use this handout to promote meal participation -- include in back-to-school information packets, post on your school's website, or use in any other way you see fit.

Updated 06/02/2021

Plate Waste Audit Report Example
Best Practices

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

Vegetables Recipe Packet
Recipes and Sample Menus

Vegetables Recipe Packet

A compilation of vegetable-focused recipes, including Cowboy Corn Salad with Chips.

Source: Iowa, Kansas, and Minnesota Departments of Education

Updated 12/07/2022