Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of February 8, 2021

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Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of February 8, 2021

Each section contains updates relevant to those nutrition programs. You can jump to the section by clicking the link.


What's New on the Website

Updated documents:  

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All Nutrition Programs

Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer 

If your school has students eligible for Pandemic Electronic Benefit Transfer (P-EBT), please sign up for the P-EBT bulletin and share this link with others who want to receive P-EBT updates. More information is available on the P-EBT Data Portal launch page 

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Child and Adult Care Food Programs (CACFP)

Monthly Webinar Series 

Join Child and Adult Care staff for the upcoming training webinars every month starting in March 2021. These monthly webinars will be provided the second Wednesday of the month and begin at 1 p.m. Read session descriptions and register for each topic in the CACFP Monthly Webinar Series. 

  • Tool Up for CACFP with Webpage Navigation Tips (March 10, 2021) 
  • Sharpen Your Skills for CACFP Menu Compliance (April 14, 2021) 
  • Don’t Miss Claiming Reimbursable Meals (May 12, 2021) 
  • ABCs of CACFP Claiming (June 9, 2021) 
  • Recordkeeping: Getting it Done and Staying Organized at the Same Time (July 14, 2021) 
  • Out with Servings and In with Ounce Equivalents (August 11, 2021) 

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School Nutrition Programs (SNP)

Minnesota Harvest Recipe Contest: Now Open! 

Does your district or school have a favorite school meal recipe that features a Minnesota locally grown food? Now is your chance to submit your delicious recipes to Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) for a chance to win prizes and statewide recognition! 

Check out the full contest details and instructions on the MDE Team Nutrition webpage, which includes information about the 18 Minnesota food items that are featured in the contest. The contest will be open February 10–March 10, 2021. Contact mde.teamnutrition@state.mn.us if you have questions related to the contest. 

 

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. 

  • Success with Standardized Recipes (February 16, 2021) 
  • SFSP/SSO Operations Requirements Overview (February 23, 2021) 
  • Special Provision Options for Schools (March 2, 2021) 

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Opportunities from Our Partners

2021 Schoolyard Gardens Conference – Nature Heals  

Join Minnesota's schoolyard gardens community online between Monday, March 1, and Friday, March 5, to explore the power of nature to heal Minnesotans touched by the events of 2020. Educators, Master Gardener volunteers, Farm to School advocates, school and early care nutrition operators and garden coordinators from all corners of Minnesota will convene to share their love of plants and learn more about the ways nature can heal and transform. Find more information and register for the 2021 Schoolyard Gardens Conference.  

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