Apply for CEP to Provide Free School Meals to All Students in 2023-2024 SY |
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This newsletter is for schools that are potentially eligible for the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. Hunger Solutions New York and No Kid Hungry New York are working together to support school districts in applying for and implementing the CEP State Subsidy. Our goal is that all CEP-eligible schools maximize this new state funding in the upcoming school year. This newsletter is a resource for you and your district as you consider CEP and/or shift to free school meals for all in the 2023-2024 school year. |
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Join Us for Our CEP Webinar Series Join us this summer for a CEP webinar series structured to support schools in adopting CEP. Building Buy-in for CEP with School Leadership
Wednesday, June 28, 12-12:30 pm
Cultivate strong support for your program by learning how to communicate the basics of adopting community eligibility and how offering free meals to all students supports broader educational goals. |
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Tips for Communicating with Families about Free School Meals
Tuesday, July 11, 9-9:30 am
Marketing your school meal programs is a key strategy for increasing participation. Learn how to effectively communicate with families about the availability of free school meals and the importance of submitting household income forms while meals are free. |
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Maximizing Participation Under CEP
Thursday, July 27, 12-1 pm
CEP offers streamlined counting and claiming to make it easier to implement innovative programming like Breakfast After the Bell. Maximizing participation can strengthen your programs while also feeding more kids. Learn how to leverage best practices to make the most out of CEP. |
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ICYMI: New State Funding Available for CEP Schools in the 23-24SY The enacted FY2024 State Budget included an additional $134.6M to expand access to free school meals through the new Community Eligibility Provision (CEP) State Subsidy. This funding will become available to schools in the upcoming 2023-2024 school year. To learn more, find additional resources, and watch past webinars visit our CEP Subsidy webpage. |
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ACTION NEEDED: CEP Applications Are Due August 31, 2023 If your school does not already offer free meals to all students, please consider the following next steps:
Provide us feedback! Let us know what support you need to provide free meals for all students in the 2023-2024 school year. Participate in our survey today! Need individualized assistance? Hunger Solutions New York and No Kid Hungry New York provide support to schools at no cost. |
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