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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USDA DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program

Information on the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program and how to participate.

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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.

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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.

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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.

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Illinois Farm to School Toolkit

Toolkit including information on procuring local foods.

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Afterschool Meals and Snacks

Information from No Kid Hungry about starting and promoting an Afterschool Meals program.

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Action for Healthy Kids Fundraisers

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

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Partner Organizations and Networking

USDA Choose MyPlate

MyPlate illustrates the five food groups that are the building blocks for a healthy diet using a familiar image – a place setting for a meal. The website also offers a wealth of nutrition education & guidelines, tip sheets, handouts, quizzes, and advice.

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Partner Organizations and Networking | Best Practices

USDA Team Nutrition

Team Nutrition is an initiative of the USDA Food and Nutrition Service to support the Child Nutrition Programs through training and technical assistance for foodservice, nutrition education for children and their caregivers, and school and community support for healthy eating and physical activity. Provides free nutrition education resources & materials to schools who sign up to be Team Nutrition schools.

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Documentation and Kitchen References

USDA Professional Standards

Information on USDA Professional Standards requirements, including learning objectives, tracker tool, and links to trainings.

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