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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Partner Organizations and Networking

Action for Healthy Kids

Action for Healthy Kids helps kids thrive by bringing families and schools together to ensure students have access to safe places to play and be active, nutritious foods, and healthy, supportive experiences.

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Recipes and Sample Menus

Healthier Kansas Menus & Recipes

School-tested menus and recipes for breakfast (6 week cycle) and lunch (8 week cycle). (Source: Kansas State Department of Education)

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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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Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from The Lunch Box

Six-week lunch menu cycles and two-week breakfast menu cycles, including USDA certification worksheets, nutrition analysis, etc. (Source: Boulder Valley School District/The Lunch Box)

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Share Table Flyer

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

Updated 01/20/2021

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 2)

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable breakfast.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Breakfast Flyer (Version 1)

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable breakfast.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Marketing and Cafeteria Signage

Build a Healthy Lunch Flyer

Use this promotional flyer to encourage students to choose a healthy reimbursable lunch.

Updated 01/20/2021

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Recipes and Sample Menus

Cycle Menus from Alliance for a Healthier Generation

Four-week lunch cycle menus with hot lunch, sandwiches, and salads for grades K-5, 6-8, and 9-12. The site also has menus for breakfast, snacks, summer meals, and suppers. Links to recipes included!

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Recipes and Sample Menus

A Fresh Start for School Breakfast

Two-week menus for Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab & Go, and traditional service. Includes nutrient analysis. (Source: School Nutrition Association & Alliance for a Healthier Generation)

Updated 01/28/2021

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