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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

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No Kid Hungry Partners

Nonprofit Sponsors

Program Sites

School Nutrition Staff

Coronavirus

Rural Communities

Summer Meals

How Rural Communities Overcame Challenges During COVID-19 Pandemic

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Innovative Approaches & Successful Models

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Program Sites

School Nutrition Staff

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CEP Talking Points for School Administrators

Prepare for conversations with school administrators about adopting or expanding CEP in the coming school year

Engaging Stakeholders

Implementation Support

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School Nutrition Staff

CEP

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Template Letter to School Administrators about Adopting CEP

A customizable template letter/email that you can use to send to school administrators about adopting CEP in the coming school year.

Customizable Templates & Materials

Engaging Stakeholders

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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

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