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Resource | Research and Data Non-Congregate Meal Service in the USDA Summer Meal Programs, 2023 to 2024

This study examined non-congregate meal service in the USDA summer meal programs, 2023 to 2024.

07/07/2026
Resource | Training and Outreach Tips for Sponsors: Completing the Turnip the Beet Nomination Packet

These tips will help you to complete the Turnip the Beet nomination packet.

11/18/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Summer Programs Communications Toolkit - Customization Tutorial

Instructional video showing how to easily customize the print materials included in the summer programs communications toolkit.

04/09/2025
Resource | Training and Outreach Monitoring and Integrity in the SFSP Rural Non-Congregate

This webinar was hosted on March 20, 2025 for state agencies administering the Summer Food Service Program and focused on strategies to ensure integrity in SFSP non-congregate meal service.

03/19/2025
Resource | Research and Data Child Nutrition Program Operations During the COVID-19 Pandemic - July 2021 through September 2022

This data collection fulfills states' reporting requirements and describes trends in program participation during the COVID-19 pandemic from July 2021 through September 2022. It is part of an ongoing study series examining child nutrition program operations, repurposed to collect waiver usage and trends in program participation and operations during the pandemic.

03/18/2025
Basic page SUN Meals To-Go Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for SUN Meals To-Go. Includes branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed. 

02/03/2025
Basic page SUN Meals Social Media Posts

Sample social media posts and graphics for SUN Meals including branded and unbranded graphics. Post text can be customized as needed.

02/03/2025
Resource | Research and Data 2023 Summer Non-Congregate Meal Service Sponsor Survey

Beginning in summer 2023, sponsors in certain eligible rural areas could provide meals and snacks for kids to be picked up or delivered at no cost with SUN Meals To-Go. This flexible, cost-effective approach helped reach more children. In a recent survey, many sponsors (86%) said they plan to continue offering SUN Meals To-Go in future summers.
 

10/24/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach SUN Program Rack Cards

A set of double-sided rack cards about SUN programs.

05/22/2024
Resource | Training and Outreach SUN Programs Posters

A set of colorful posters promoting SUN programs.

05/22/2024
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