Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of May 22, 2023

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Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of May 22, 2023

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School Nutrition Program (SNP)

SNP Basics Training

Register soon for the SNP Basics Training which will take place this summer at 10 locations across the state. Seats have opened up at locations that were previously filled to capacity. This training is intended for staff who administer SNPs and plan the menus, approve free and reduced meal applications, enter the claims for reimbursement, etc. Please limit your registration to staff with these sponsor level responsibilities.

Reminder: Fiscal Year 2022 (FY22) National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Grant

The FY22 Equipment Grant application is now posted. The purpose of this grant is for school food authorities (SFAs) in the NSLP in Minnesota to purchase new equipment needed to:

  • Serve healthier meals,
  • improve food safety or
  • help support the establishment, maintenance or expansion of the School Breakfast Program (SBP).

Minnesota has $830,302 available to award in this round. SFAs may apply for funding for one piece of equipment with a maximum award amount of $25,000. FY22 Equipment Grant applications are due by June 2, 2023.

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