8/7/26 Child Nutrition Services Special Update

Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction sent this bulletin at 08/07/2026 02:01 PM PDT

Child Nutrition Services Special Update 8/7/26

Update: Turnip the Beet! Award Applications Open

Update: Turnip the Beet! Award Applications Open

The United States Department of Agriculture (USDA) is pleased to share the 2026 Turnip the Beet! Nomination Packet. The Turnip the Beet! Award recognizes outstanding Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO) sponsors across the nation who work hard to offer children high-quality meals that are appetizing, appealing, and nutritious during the summer months. More information and tips for sponsors can be found on the Turnip the Beet Webpage.

Nominations must be sent to summermeals@k12.wa.us by September 4. The Summer Meals Team will review the materials and submit them to USDA.

2025 Turnip the Beet Award Applicants

USDA announced that the 2025 Turnip the Beet Award winners will be revealed by the end of this summer.

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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.

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