Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of August 31, 2020
Each section contains updates relevant to those nutrition programs. You can jump to the specific section by clicking the link.
Food and Nutrition Services (FNS) COVID-19 Resources Webpage
The FNS COVID-19 Resources webpage has new sub-headers with expandable drawers: Community-Based Nutrition Program Resources and School Nutrition Program Resources. Click the blue bar on the webpage to see the resource documents under each heading.
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School Year (SY) 2020-21 Fall Store Opening
The SY 2020-21 U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods fall store is open Monday, August 31, to Wednesday, September 16. School Food Authorities (SFAs) may place orders using the new FDP2 platform in the Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System 2 (CLiCS2).
Due to COVID-19, food prices have increased significantly resulting in a decrease in entitlements available for SFAs. USDA Foods you shopped for in the spring have been ordered, but not all have been purchased. When items are purchased, the prices reflected in CLiCS2 will be adjusted based on the current market value, and you will see a decrease in your entitlement. With the increase in food costs, we will not be offering beef, cheese and Department of Defense (DoD) Fresh Produce in the fall stores. Listed below are the USDA Food items being offered.
For assistance completing your store request, please review the Ready-Set-Shop webinar held last spring. For CLiCS2 log in issues, send an email to mde.fns@state.mn.us using the CLiCS User ID Request Form. If you have questions or require program assistance, send an email to fns.fdp@state.mn.us or mde.fns@state.mn.us.
SY 2020-21 USDA Fall Store Offering
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Tuesdays @ 2 Webinars
Join school nutrition staff for a training webinar every Tuesday at 2 p.m. Read session descriptions and register for Tuesdays @ 2 webinars.
- #FeedTheKids 20-21 (September 8, 2020)
- Food Components, Meal Patterns and Flexibilities (September 15, 2020)
- Farm to School in Minnesota (September 22, 2020)
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2020 Grant Awards
The Messerli Kramer Foundation is now accepting applications for their 2020 Grant Awards cycle. The mission of the Foundation is to financially assist and support Minnesota communities in their attempts to eliminate the disparities in education experienced by low-income and disadvantaged children and youth. Applications are due by September 30, 2020.
Ramsey County Grants for Immigration Wrap Around Services
Ramsey County is awarding a total of $40,000 in grants for services that support immigrant and refugee families. The objective of the grant is to ensure that individuals and families with mixed immigration statuses can access resources and services for which they qualify without fear. Priority topics include food support, housing support, legal support and school support. View the Application Instructions for Immigration Wrap Around Services.
Applicants may apply for up to $5,000 dollars. This is a short-term opportunity with services in place from October 1 to December 31, 2020. Deadline to apply is September 8, 2020, at 5 p.m.
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