Reaching hard-to-reach communities requires innovation and partnership. This webinar features Lynsi Barnhill of Paducah Public Schools, Constance Moore of the YMCA of Memphis and the Mid-South, and Ceara Chirovsky of St. Mary’s Food Bank. The speakers all have experience feeding rural and hard-to-reach communities using innovative models like mobile meal programs, freeze and thaw programs, and more. They discuss how they approach building relationships and trust with communities - the foundation for successful summer meals programs.

https://youtu.be/9pZlI0UTX98

Waivers and flexibilities previously available during the pandemic in the Summer Meals Program (SFSP and SSO) will not be available for summer 2022. In this webinar, No Kid Hungry shares the latest regulatory update, and Donna Martin, Director of School Nutrition at Burke County Public School District (GA), and Melissa Weissler, Senior Manager of Child and Community Nutrition at Operation Food Search (MO), talk through their plans and strategies for operating summer meals without waivers.

https://youtu.be/CXJfAAGyDVM

Meal programs across the country are facing labor shortages putting stress on program operations and current staff. Watch this webinar to hear from Walter Campbell, Executive Director of Nutrition Services at Charleston County School District. He will discuss hiring, staffing, and retention strategies and promising practices that have helped his meals programs succeed.

Supply chain disruptions can create challenges with procurement, menu planning, and service. In this webinar, you will learn tips for navigating disruptions and hear from three food service directors on how they manage supply chain issues. You will also learn about the available waivers and flexibilities from USDA to help schools respond when experiencing supply chain disruptions. Finally, you will learn about new supply chain related resources from No Kid Hungry including materials for communicating with your school community.

During the pandemic, child food insecurity rates rose nationwide – with more than 13 million children reportedly not having enough to eat. In a joint report with Feeding America, we found that poverty rates are higher in rural communities, and 84% of U.S. counties with the highest percentage of food insecure children are rural.

Afterschool Meals provide nutritious food for children at schools and community-based programs when the school day is done. This webinar covers how schools and non-school sponsors can use Afterschool Meals to feed their students. Thanks to recent USDA policy waivers, more sponsors than ever can serve their communities. Watch to hear from a school and non-profit sponsor about how they are planning for Afterschool Meals this coming school year.

Federal nutrition programs are vital in the fight against child hunger. During the pandemic, child food insecurity rates rose nationwide – with more than 13 million children reportedly not having enough to eat. In a joint report with Feeding America, we found that poverty rates are higher in rural communities, and 84% of U.S. counties with the highest percentage of food insecure children are rural.

Watch this webinar to learn about the waivers, Q&A guidance, and program options available for 2021-2022. You’ll also hear from two districts – Lynchburg City Schools in Virginia and Tolleson Elementary School District #17 in Arizona – as they develop their plans for serving students this coming school year.

Are you facing challenges in staffing the summer meals program this year? Are you looking for ideas for how to sustain operations and give your staff a break? Watch this conversation with No Kid Hungry's school nutrition experts to learn from their tips and tricks and to hear their ideas for any challenges you may be facing.

Panelists include:
Marla Caplon, Food Coordinator for the Montgomery County Government Food Security Task Force (MD) & former Child Nutrition Director for Montgomery County (MD)