Attention Schools: Have You Considered the Community Eligibility Option?
New for school year 2012-2013, schools with a certain percentage of students directly certified for free school meals can serve universally free meals to all students. Also referred to as Provision 4, the Community Eligibility Option (CEO) is a new meal claiming option for schools. Contact your child nutrition representative at NYSED to apply.
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Celebrate the 2nd Annual National Summer Food Service Program Week!
This week (June 11-15) marks the 2nd annual National Summer Food Service Program Kick Off Week!
The USDA will be celebrating and sharing SFSP information through Twitter (@USDANutrition), blogs (http://blogs.usda.gov/), and a variety of National Summer Food Service Program kick-off events throughout the country.
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Food That's In When School is Out
Getting ready for the summer food season? Check out these new resources and materials:
Hunger Doesn't Take a Vacation, 2012: A survey from the Food Research and Action Center of how states are connecting kids to summer nutrition. Data shows that despite the increased participation in other federal nutrition programs, national SFSP participation has decreased. Outreach materials now online: Browse our customizable templates for promoting your summer food program. Read through a list of suggested ways your school or organization can spread the word about summer meals.
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