Nutrition Program Bulletin – Week of February 24, 2025
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Summer Food Program Planning
The time is now to plan for the summer food program. Please refer to the January Special Summer Food Bulletin which contains vital information about SFSP area eligibility, application details and deadlines, as well the new Rural Non-Congregate Intent to Apply Form.
Office Hours for Summer Meals – Register Now!
The Minnesota Department of Education (MDE) Summer Food Coordinator is hosting three live Office Hours Webinar sessions to answer your questions about SFSP, rural non-congregate options and The Cyber-Linked Interactive Child Nutrition System (CLiCS) applications. Each session will include a general topic to prompt discussion, but all are welcome to bring any SFSP-related questions to these sessions.
Registration links for each session are below.
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School Year 2025–26 Spring Store Now Open
The School Year 2025–26 Spring Store is now open and will close March 24, 2025, at 11 p.m. Shopping instructions can be found in the Food Distribution Program Handbook on the Food Distribution Program webpage.
United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods Changes for School Year 2025–26
New Direct Delivery Options:
- 111790 Apple Juice, 100%, Unsweetened, Cups, Frozen
- 111881 Chicken, Pulled, Cooked, Frozen
New Processing Diversion Options:
- 100124 Turkey – Butterball
- 111791 Cheese – Classic Delights
- 100360 Garbanzo Bean – National Food Group
- 110601 Fish – Trident Seafoods
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