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Resource | Training and Outreach Real Food Quiz Show

A quiz show game where students work together to answer questions about healthy, nutrient-dense, real foods. 

10/22/2026
Resource | Training and Outreach Real Food Bingo

Real Food Bingo game for elementary school students.

10/22/2026
Basic page Team Nutrition Popular Event Ideas

Find fun ways to promote nutrition and physical activity at your elementary or middle school.

10/22/2026
Basic page Real Food Rocks! Day

A Real Food Rocks! event is a full day of interactive activities that emphasize healthy eating and physical activity.

10/22/2026
Basic page Crunch Time! School Meals Taste-Test Challenge

Middle school students participate in a tasting event where they sample and vote on a variety of school menu options.

10/21/2026
Basic page Try-Days: Finding New Favorite Foods

Try-Days offer both children and school staff the chance to try new foods in a fun and supportive environment.

10/21/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Serving Meats and Meat Alternates at Lunch and Supper in the CACFP

This worksheet can be used to empower Child and Adult Care Food Program providers and operators with the knowledge, skills and expertise to implement meal pattern requirements.

10/14/2026
Resource | Guidance Documents Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs

We published the direct final rule with comment period, Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs (91 FR 57245), effective Nov. 9, 2026. 

09/30/2026
Resource | Federal Register Notices Final Rule: Simplified Geographic Preference Procurement in Child Nutrition Programs

This direct final rule amends geographic preference option language in National School Lunch Program, School Breakfast Program, Special Milk Program for Children, Child and Adult Care Program, and Summer Food Service Program regulations.

09/08/2026
Resource | Research Reports School Food Preparation Study Final Briefs

These briefs share the findings from the USDA School Food Preparation Study.

09/03/2026
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