North Dakota Department of Public Instruction

January Kitchen Counter Conversations Resources

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Kitchen Counter Conversations Resources

Office of Child Nutrition and Food Distribution

Kitchen Counter Conversations

Thank you for participating in the January 2026 edition of Kitchen Counter Conversations: Menu Planning and Procurement - A Recipe for Success. You can find the recording, as well as the resources discussed during the webinar, in the links below.

January Kitchen Counter Conversations (KCC) Recording

These resources were discussed in the webinar:

Please log this hour of attendance as Professional Development for the year.

Get ready to boost your program's visibility with February's Kitchen Counter Conversations

Community Outreach: Shout it Loud and Proud - Using Social Media to Your Advantage

Join us for Kitchen Counter Conversations on Tuesday, February 17, 2026, at 2:00 P.M. C.T. to learn how social media can be a powerful tool for program promotion.

We’ll break down popular platforms, share practical strategies to increase engagement, and highlight easy-to-use resources from the School Nutrition Association.

You’ll also see real examples from school districts that are successfully connecting with their communities through creative and active social media campaigns.

Don’t miss this chance to gain fresh ideas and inspiration you can use right away!

Date & Time:

📅 Date: Feb. 17, 2026

🕒 Time: 2 p.m. CST

We need your help!

The topic for the February 2026 Kitchen Counter Conversations is Community Outreach: Shout it Loud and Proud – Using Social Media to Your Advantage.

We would like to showcase schools that are using social media platforms to engage with students and their community. If your program is active on social platforms, please reach out to Emily Karel — we’d be excited to showcase your great work!

CONTACT OUR OFFICE:

NDDPI Child Nutrition and Food Distribution
Main Office:
600 E. Boulevard Ave, Dept 201
Bismarck, ND 58505
PHONE: 701-328-2294 or 888-338-3663
FAX: 701-328-9566
Email: dpicnfd@nd.gov

Mayville Office:
14 Main St E, Mayville, ND 58257
PHONE: 701-788-8901 or 888-788-8901
Website: https://www.nd.gov/dpi/districtsschools/child-nutrition-and-food-distribution

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600 East Boulevard Ave Dept 201, Bismarck, ND 58505-0440
(701) 328-2260
www.nd.gov/dpi

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