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From research briefs to one-pagers, from maps to marketing materials, we've got a complete library of tools that can help you feed more kids.

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Afterschool Meals

Coronavirus

School Breakfast

Summer Meals

Summary of Current COVID-19 Child Nutrition Program Response Nationwide Waivers

The table conveniently details all of the nationwide waivers and guidance issued to date by the USDA in response to the coronavirus.

Implementation Support

Policy & Legislation

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No Kid Hungry Partners

Nonprofit Sponsors

School Nutrition Staff

Afterschool Meals

Coronavirus

Rural Communities

School Lunch

School Breakfast

Summer Meals

Tips for Navigating Supply Chain Disruptions

Implementation Support

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No Kid Hungry Partners

Nonprofit Sponsors

Program Sites

School Nutrition Staff

Rural Communities

Rural Communities Leading the Way: Introducing Local Foods to Meal Service

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Program Sites

School Nutrition Staff

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CEP

Webinar Slides: Taking Advantage of CEP this School Year

Slide deck from the 6/30/2020 webinar, "Taking Advantage of CEP this School Year."

Webinar & Video

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff

CEP

Title I and CEP: Helpful Info for School Nutrition Staff

Learn more about how CEP does - and does not - impact federal Title I funding

Engaging Stakeholders

Implementation Support

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff

CEP

CEP Benefits Students, Families, and Schools

A one-pager highlighting the many benefits of CEP to students, families, and schools

Policy Fact Sheets

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff

CEP

Promoting Educational Equity with the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP)

CEP removes the application barrier to receiving free school meals, eliminates unpaid meal debt... the list goes on! Learn more.

Policy Fact Sheets

Engaging Stakeholders

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff

CEP

School Lunch

School Breakfast

School Meals Application & Alternative Income Form Toolkit: SY21-22

An English and Spanish toolkit to support districts in communicating with families about the importance of completing school applications or alternative income forms in SY21-22.

Outreach & Promotion Materials

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff

CEP

CEP Financial Considerations for School Business Officials

Want to talk money and CEP with your school business official? Use this as a guide.

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Educators

School Nutrition Staff