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Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0096 Nationwide Waiver to Allow Parents and Guardians to Pick Up Meals for Children – Extension 2

Program operators in a state with an approved waiver allowing non-congregate meal distribution during COVID–19-related operations may distribute meals to a parent or guardian to take home to their children for school year 2020-21. FNS recognizes that  continuing to require children to come to the meal site to pick up meals may not be practical and in keeping with the goal of providing meals while also taking appropriate safety measures.

COVID–19: Child Nutrition Response #35
10/26/2020
Resource | Policy Memos | FNS-GD-2020-0181 Commodity Supplemental Food Program: Revised Food Package Maximum Monthly Distribution Rates

This updated Distribution Rates includes new CSFP USDA Food items and removes the guide rate attachment for children, who were phased out of CSFP in February 2020, as directed by the 2014 Farm Bill. With this update, the Distribution Rates have been simplified and pared down to one attachment.

10/22/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Methods Used to Estimate Plate Waste in School Meals

This webinar describes the methods used to estimate plate waste in school lunches and breakfasts, and it focuses on the methods used to estimate the percentage of available foods, calories, and nutrients that were wasted. 

 

10/20/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Methods Used to Examine Students’ Dietary Intakes

This webinar describes the methods used to examine students’ dietary intakes

10/20/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Methods Used to Estimate the Cost of Producing Reimbursable School Meals

This webinar describes the methods used to estimate the cost of producing reimbursable school meals in the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program

10/20/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Study Design and Implementation

This webinar, the first in a series of webinars on the methods used in the School Nutrition and Meal Cost Study, provides an overview of the study’s design and implementation.

10/20/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Farm to School Grantee Webinar: Modifying Your Grant

Grant Modification: an FY 2020 reporting webinar

10/16/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Treating the Whole Person: A Recipe for Long-Term Success

This session focuses on the importance of E&T beyond just helping participants find a job. Hear the experiences from three different faith-based organizations on how they have helped SNAP participants assess their comprehensive needs and identify long-term strategies for success.

10/15/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos Targeting E&T Services to Unique SNAP Populations

This session will highlight unique approaches to customizing services to meet the needs of unique SNAP populations, such as older workers, unstably housed and homeless individuals, and English language learners.

10/15/2020
Resource | Webinars/Videos SNAP E&T Pilots: Lessons Learned from Offering Innovative SNAP E&T Services under Pilot Projects

This panel will describe the pilots’ characteristics, and three grantees will share their experiences in planning and implementing their pilots. The panel will describe the successful strategies grantees used and the challenges they faced.

10/15/2020
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