When school ends, so does reliable access to meals for millions of kids. This newsletter includes updates on summer nutrition programs that can help bridge that gap, including free summer meals outreach materials from NYSED and updates on Summer EBT from NYSOTDA. Also in this edition: An invitation to learn about At-Risk Afterschool Meals and a school breakfast spotlight. |
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Free Summer Meals Outreach Materials Available from NYSED Lack of awareness is the biggest barrier to kids accessing summer meals. Help families learn about nearby meal locations with free outreach resources from the New York State Education Department (NYSED), including flyers, postcards, and more. To order materials, visit NYSED’s Child Nutrition webpage to download the order form. Please note that there are two order forms: an advocate form for community partners and a form for summer meals sponsors only. Orders will start shipping at the end of May, so order soon to secure your materials before summer begins! |
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ICYMI: Summer EBT Webinar with NYSOTDA This hour-long presentation features an overview of Summer EBT, key messages for families, outreach opportunities, and other important program updates for this coming summer. View the recording here. |
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New Resource Coming Soon: Summer Food Resources Outreach Toolkit Stay tuned for our new resource featuring ready-to-use tools to help schools and community partners connect families with Summer EBT, summer meals, SNAP, WIC, and other food resources available this summer. |
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You’re Invited: Nourish Students Beyond the School Day with Afterschool Supper Thursday, June 18, 1-2 PM
Join Hunger Solutions New York and a panel of school food leaders to learn about At-Risk Afterschool Meals, an underutilized component of the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) that is commonly called “Afterschool Supper.” This informative session will feature a panel discussion with CACFP supper operators, outline the basics of participation, and more. Is this session right for you? Participation in Afterschool Meals is open to organizations and schools offering afterschool enrichment programming located within an eligible low-income area, where 50% or more of the students qualify for free or reduced-price school meals. Schools serving NSLP afterschool snacks may be well-suited to make the switch from snacks to a full supper. Can’t make the webinar? Register any way to receive the slide deck and recording. |
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ICYMI: Spotlight on School Breakfast E-News In the final stretch to summer break, now is the time for schools to take a fresh look at breakfast and ways to recalibrate for the fall. With Universal Free School Meals in place, schools have more stability to test new approaches to feeding kids. Our recent Spotlight on School Breakfast Newsletter highlights creative ways New York schools are ensuring students start the day with the school breakfast they need to succeed. |
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