School Meals Trays, Many Ways Campaign
A collection of USDA standardized recipes for schools and the CACFP, recipe standardization guides, and recipes to make with kids.
We encourage our partners, schools and the community to share these graphics and messages on their social media platforms to help spread the word about the benefits of school lunch.
Project-based learning and technology to engage students in nutrition education while meeting educational standards for English and Health.
Each year we ask child nutrition professionals to inspire other foodservice professionals and submit a picture of your most creative meal utilizing USDA Foods. With more than 200 USDA Foods items available, we want to highlight each food group and the innovative ways in which they can be used.
This four-page worksheet assists NSLP and SBP operators in planning menus that meet the preschool meal pattern.
A number of tools and resources are available to help schools identify food items that meet Smart Snacks criteria. See the resources below for information about the Smart Snacks requirement, helpful tools, and ways to encourage children to make healthier snack choices that give them the nutrition they need to grow and learn.