School Nutrition Newsletter
October 21, 2020
Reminders and Updates
Make Sure to Update Site Sheets
- The USDA Waivers allowing schools to claim meals under NSLP/SBP, SSO, or SFSP have been extended until June 30, 2021. USDA does have the right to withdraw this approval subject to availability of funds.
- Don't forget! Schools that plan to operate under SFSP or SSO this school year due to the USDA waiver extensions must update all site sheets in the SNP/purple puzzle piece.
- *NEW* instructions on how to properly update your site sheets for SSO, SFSP, or operating under regular NSLP can be found here.
- Schools should continue to utilize the CNPweb Help Form for assistance with the purple puzzle piece, such as with re-opening site sheets that are in pending approval or questions about errors.
- Please note that the CNPweb Help Form should not be used for questions about the blue puzzle piece/Summer Food Service Program or for questions about claims.
- For questions about Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), please reach out to your field specialist or summermeals@doe.in.gov.
- For questions about claims, please make sure you review IDOE's SSO Site Claims Instructions or reach out to scnfinance@doe.in.gov.
- Click here to access the CNPweb Help Form.
- New! Join IDOE for an Updated USDA Waiver Options for School Food Authorities Part 2 webinar on Tuesday, October 27 at 2:00 p.m. EST.
Claiming under the School Nutrition Programs
The field number 2D (Free Snacks) error is because the Eligibility Information on the site claim needs to be updated. The Eligibility Information might be grayed out on the site claim for an ASSP only claim but schools still need to enter the paid, free, reduced, and total number of eligible children for the month within the gray boxes (9-12).
For more information on program requirements, check out the ASSP website and Question #13 on Indiana's Q&A.
Questions about claiming? Contact SCNFinance@doe.in.gov.
Questions about program operations? Contact your Field Specialist.
Sponsors who were approved to retroactively claim meals back to August need to make sure their claims are submitted as soon as possible.
The August claim in PY 2021 must be submitted on October 30.
Questions about claiming? Contact SCNFinance@doe.in.gov.
- If a sponsor decides to retroactively claim to the beginning of the school year under SFSP but already submitted a claim under SNP, make sure to revise the SNP site information sheet and zero out that claim.
- Do not claim meals under SNP for those sites that will be claimed under SFSP.
- ASSP can be claimed under SNP even if implementing SSO or SFSP.
- Questions about claiming? Contact SCNFinance@doe.in.gov.
Farm to School Month Celebrations
- IDOE and Indiana schools have been busy celebrating Farm to School month already this October.
- Click here to see how everyone has been celebrating!
- Questions about Farm to School? Want to share how your school has been celebrating? Contact Maggie Schabel at mschabel@doe.in.gov.
Using USDA Garbanzo Beans
Need ideas on how to use those bonus USDA Garbanzo Beans 100360? Click on a recipe below for some creative ways to serve garbanzo beans:
Upcoming Webinars
Nutrition News Bites - Next Week!
- Don't forget! The October Nutrition News Bites Webinar is next week!
- The October webinar will be held on Wednesday, October 28 on 2:00 p.m. EST.
- This webinar will review important dates and updates for schools with the opportunity to have your questions answered live during the webinar as well.
- This will be our last Nutrition News Bites Webinar for the year, so don't miss it!
- Click here to register.
- Questions? Contact the Trainings Team at SCNTrainings@doe.in.gov.
Fuel Greatness Anywhere Webinar with the American Dairy Association
- Be sure to join the Fuel Up to Play 60 (FUTP60) team from American Dairy Association for the second installment of the FUTP60 webinar series, "Fuel Greatness Anywhere!"
- The webinar will be tomorrow, Thursday October 22 from 3:00 p.m. - 3:30 p.m.
- You will hear from program advisors who have executed FUTP60 plays-- sharing helpful tips and tricks on how you can start today! This webinar will be featuring the Physical Activity Play, "Recess Refresh - It's Not So Elementary," and the Healthy Eating Play, "Farm to School - Know Your Foods," current grants, and more!
- Click here to register.
School Nutrition Association Trainings
Directors' Best Practices Conference—Virtual Event
- Join your school nutrition peers to hear national participation trends, the best ideas to feed kids in response to virtual and blended learning environments and staggered academic schedules—all while using classroom, curbside, and other service models. Additional topics of discussion include financial sustainability for school nutrition programs, ways to help district administrators understand the importance of school meals, and the unique financial pressures currently facing school nutrition programs.
- For dates and to register, click here.
Innovative Solutions Showcases
- See what new products, services, or equipment are available for the school year.
- Although the live showcases have already happened, you may catch the recordings here.
Grant Opportunities
Fuel Up to Play 60 Grant Opportunities
- Are you looking for ways to fund your Fuel Up to Play 60 program? You're in luck! There are two new grant opportunities from the American Dairy Association Indiana. Click on the grant below for more information and to apply.
Hometown Grant
- The Indianapolis Colts and American Dairy Association Indiana, local sponsors of Fuel Up to Play 60, are looking for an Indiana school district to receive a $10,000 grant to support youth health and wellness from the NFL Foundation.
- The funds must be used for Fuel Up to Play 60 and include a focus on healthy eating, that includes dairy as part of balanced nutrition.
Fuel Up to Play 60: Fall Grant
- Eight Fuel Up to Play 60 grants for up to $1,500 each are available this fall for individual schools in the state of Indiana.
- The grant will need to be used for Fuel Up to Play 60 and must include a Healthy Eating component, that includes dairy.
- Both grants are due by Friday, November 6.
- Questions? Contact Josh Leitman at Leitman@WinnersDrinkMilk.com.
No Kid Hungry School Nutrition Grant Opportunity
- No Kid Hungry Indiana is offering a school nutrition grant opportunity to enable districts and schools to maximize the child nutrition programs and other emergency food programs to ensure children and families have access to healthy meals at school and at home.
- Sponsors can apply for a minimum of $15,000 to assist their schools.
- More information about the grant can be found here.
Questions? Email Tarrah Westercamp at twestercamp@strength.org.
Indiana State Department of Health (ISDH) Healthy Foodservice Grant
- ISDH is offering a grant to schools that are wanting to transition to scratch cooking methods.
- Download the application for the grant by clicking on the link below.
- Questions? Contact Megan Paskey at MPaskey@isdh.in.gov.
Contact Us
Indiana Department of Education - School and Community Nutrition
If you have any questions or concerns regarding this newsletter, please contact Allie Caito-Sipe at acaito@doe.in.gov, call (317) 232-0849, or toll-free at 1-800-537-1142 ext. 20849, or contact Ashley Heller at aheller@doe.in.gov, call (317) 232-0544, or toll-free at 1-800-537-1142 ext. 20544.
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