Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of December 6, 2021

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Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of December 6, 2021

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


All Nutrition Programs

Office Closed

The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) will be closed on Friday, December 24, and Friday, December 31, 2021.

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School Nutrition Programs (SNP)

School Meals Only on School Days   

As winter approaches with snow days and school breaks, sponsors are reminded that under the Seamless Summer Option (SSO) or National School Lunch Program (NSLP), meals can only be provided for scheduled school instructional days.  

Tuesdays @ 2 Webinars

Join school nutrition staff for a training webinar Tuesdays at 2 p.m. Read session descriptions and register for school year 2021-22 Tuesdays @ 2 webinars

The Tuesday @ 2 webinar scheduled for December 21, 2021, is canceled and the content will be added to the session on December 14, 2021. 

  • School Nutrition Program Update/Celebrating School Nutrition Programs (December 14, 2021)
  • Procuring a Meal Service Provider (January 11, 2022)

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Opportunities from Our Partners

Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs 

The updated Guide to Professional Standards for School Nutrition Programs is now available to order in print from Team Nutrition. The guide includes reward badge stickers to recognize staff who have completed their annual training. Order a copy of the guide from the Team Nutrition Order webpage. Additional badge stickers can be ordered separately.  

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