| |
The Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction (OSPI) is hosting a United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) Foods show for School Meal programs sponsors. This year's food show will begin with education sessions focused on planning, entitlement spending, diversions, student taste tests, and culinary uses for USDA Foods. There will be an opportunity to network with peers to swap tips and tricks for using USDA Foods, and the day will end with a tasting event to sample USDA Foods available to order.
University Place
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 8 am–2 pm
Spokane
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 8 am–2 pm
Register Here
|
December Order Period Opens November 5–12
December orders open Wednesday, November 5, and close Wednesday, November 12, at 4 pm.
Surplus orders open Thursday, November 13, at 1 pm for groups 1 and 2; 1:30 pm for group 3; and 2 pm for group 4.
Surplus closes Friday, November 14 at 4 pm
|
School Year 2025–26 School Meal Program Monthly Webinar Series
Monthly, beginning September through June.
Time: 2–3 pm
Register here.
USDA Food Show — Registration Open
University Place
Date: January 26, 2026
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Spokane
Date: January 30, 2026
Time: 8 am – 2 pm
Register here
|
|
Please remember to notify OSPI of Delivery Information Updates
If you have a new delivery contact person or a change of delivery address, please fill out the Delivery Updates Form.
USDA Food Complaints
Resources
Program Reminders:
When the order is delivered, you have two business days to receive that delivery. After three days, the receipt of delivery is past due, and you can no longer place orders for that site.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
Please use the 2025–26 Diversion Adjustment Request form to submit adjustment requests during the year. Requests are processed after the 10th of each month. Review the CNPweb message board for processors with available pounds.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
Winter weather is upon us! Inclement weather or other events may unexpectedly affect your hours of operation, staff availability, and access to buildings.
If your LEA experiences unexpected closures and your delivery cannot be accepted, please contact the Empire Distribution System (IEDS) carrier that delivers your USDA Foods:
East
- Hernandez Transportation – 425-305-7051
- Fastway Transportation – 509-534-9351 ext. 1
West
- Holman Transportation – 253-867-0682
- Peninsula Transportation – 253-929-2067
Loading docks and delivery areas must be clear of snow and ice to allow for safe deliveries. Please work with your facilities department to ensure your delivery area is ready.
Questions? Email the Food Distribution team inbox or call 360-725-6204.
|
 |
|
For November, we’re spotlighting USDA Foods item 100012 ‐ Cheddar Cheese.
Product Description
This item is U.S. Grade A or higher yellow cheddar cheese with a reduced fat profile. This product is shredded and is shipped refrigerated in cases containing six 5‐pound bags.
|
Culinary Tips and Recipes
- Cheddar cheese can be used as an ingredient in a variety of recipes such as casseroles, soups, or quesadillas.
- Offer shredded cheese as a topping for build‐your‐own options such as salad, baked potato, or burrito bars.
- Use reduced fat cheese in place of regular cheese to lower calories, fat, and saturated fat in menus.
- For culinary techniques and recipe ideas, visit the Culinary Institute of Child Nutrition (CICN) or USDA’s Team Nutrition.
|
USDA Product Information Sheets provide basic product information, and the USDA Foods Database provides vendor-specific nutrition, allergen, and ingredient information.
Questions? Email Sarah Davis or call 360-725-6215.
|
|
|
November 6
|
School Meals Monthly Webinar | 2–3 pm | Register Here
|
|
November 5–12
|
Order Period Open
|
|
November 13
|
Surplus Order Open
|
|
November 14
|
Surplus Orders Close | 4 pm
|
|
November 26
|
Invoices Post in CNPweb
|
|
|
|
ALL STUDENTS PREPARED FOR POST-SECONDARY PATHWAYS, CAREERS, AND CIVIC ENGAGEMENT.
Led by State Superintendent Chris Reykdal, OSPI oversees K-12 public education in Washington state. Our mission is to provide funding, resources, tools, data and technical assistance that enable educators to ensure students succeed in our public schools, are prepared to access post-secondary training and education, and are equipped to thrive in their careers and lives.
|
|
 |
|
ADA NOTIFICATION FOR OSPI CHILD NUTRITION SERVICES EVENTS
To arrange accommodations for persons with disabilities for OSPI Child Nutrition Services events, please contact the Child Nutrition Services Team at 360-725-6200, TTY 360-664-3631, or by email, child.nutrition@k12.wa.us at least three business days before the event. Please note that the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) does not require OSPI to take any action that would fundamentally alter the nature of its programs or services, or impose an undue financial or administrative burden.
This Institution is an Equal Opportunity Provider.
|
|
|
|
|
|
