Center for Best Practices
The Center for Best Practices is a repository of information, tools, and resources designed to successfully end childhood hunger.
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Rural Non-Congregate Summer Meals
Find all your rural non-congregate summer meal resources in one place. These policy updates, research studies, implementation guides, success stories, and webinars can help you create effective summer meals programs that reach all rural communities in your service area.
Featured Resources & Research
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Webinars
No Kid Hungry Center for Best Practices hosts webinars on a range of topics to share best practices and help stakeholders end childhood hunger in their community.
Past
Fueling Participation: Boost Engagement in Your Non-Congregate Summer Meals Program Through Marketing and Promotion
Fueling Participation: Boost Engagement in Your Non-Congregate Summer Meals Program Through Marketing and Promotion
Elevate your summer meal program's reach and impact by watching our webinar! Gain invaluable insights into targeted marketing techniques designed to d...
Upcoming
Maximizing Resources: Financial Strategies and Staffing Solutions for Non-Congregate Summer Meals
Maximizing Resources: Financial Strategies and Staffing Solutions for Non-Congregate Summer Meals
Join us for an insightful webinar tailored to financial management and staffing considerations in non-congregate summer meals programs. Delve into eff...
Upcoming
Breakfast Tips & Strategies for Fueling Success in Rural Districts
Breakfast Tips & Strategies for Fueling Success in Rural Districts
Join us as we speak with school nutrition professionals who are leading the way with Breakfast After the Bell in rural school districts. They will sha...
Event
Join No Kid Hungry's Center for Best Practices at our virtual and in-person events.
Summer Meals
Give kids the fuel they need to learn and grow
Summer is a time for connection, exploration, and fun! Summer nutrition programs make sure children and young people have the nutrition they need to do just that. From research briefs to one-pagers, from maps to marketing materials, we've got a complete library of tools that can help you bring more meals to more children.
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Recent Updates
Explore our most recent newsletters to see our newest resources, webinars, events, and grants opportunities.