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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Best Practices

Afterschool Meals and Snacks

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

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Best Practices

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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Partner Organizations and Networking

USDA Dietary Guidelines for Americans

2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans

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Partner Organizations and Networking

St. Louis Dairy Council

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.

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Partner Organizations and Networking

Share Our Strength/No Kid Hungry

National child hunger-relief organization.

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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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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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