School Nutrition Newsletter
January 20, 2021
Important Updates
New Direct Certification Matches!
On 1/7/2021, a new set of Direct Certification data was added in the DC/DV database.
All sponsors should download Current Months Matches to see if any new students have been Direct Certified for free or reduced benefits.
Confirm that the school's Real Time (RT) or Enrollment and Mobility (EM) Report is updated in the STN App Center, this will ensure the DC download includes the most current student enrollment.
For those without the Effective Date Waiver, any new eligibility matches identified in the DC system can be applied beginning January 1.
For those with the Effective Date Waiver, begin applying benefits beginning the date the DC download or DC Lookup says the student was first eligible.
For more information about the Effective Date Waiver, click here.
In addition to the Standard Match List, ensure the No County, Extended, and Unmatched Case Sibling Matches are being downloaded.
Questions about DC? Use the DC/DV Help Form and check out DC website for helpful resources.
FY 2021 Indirect Cost Rates Now Available!
- Fiscal Year (FY) 2021 Indirect Cost Rates are now available in DOE Online for LEAs that applied for a rate.
- To locate the rate, please refer to the “Indirect Costs” tab located at the top of your Form 9 dashboard.
- The rates are applicable for the period of July 1, 2020 through June 30, 2021.
- Questions regarding a rate? Please email icr@doe.in.gov.
Additional Updates
New IDOE Trainings in February!
- IDOE will be hosting trainings throughout February.
- Learn more about emergency food service plans, score big with breakfast and sharing session, commodity sharing session, and more!
- Click here for more information and to register.
- If you have specific questions about Developing an Emergency Food Service Plan, submit questions to SCNTrainings@doe.in.gov prior to the webinar.
- Additional questions? Contact SCNTrainings@doe.in.gov.
Recipe Sharing Webinar Slides & Worksheet Now Available!
- On January 14, IDOE and No Kid Hungry partnered to bring you a recipe sharing webinar.
- During the webinar, participants heard recipe ideas and inspiration, learned about a new checklist tool to help with recipe planning, and gathered information on some fun and upcoming school meal celebrations! 🥗🍓🥑🥕
- If you missed the webinar, you can view the slides here!
- LOOK👀 Indiana Grab-and-Go School Recipe Ideas during a Pandemic can be viewed here.
- The new checklist tool may be found below:
Indiana Nutrition Newsletter Now Available!
- The Indiana Nutrition Newsletter is back and has a new look!
- Included in this edition:
- Amy Reade is the 2020 School Food Service Employee of the Year.
- Resources for National School Breakfast Week, March 8 - 12.
- Health and wellness tips for the new year.
- And more!
- Click here to read the newsletter.
Hot Chocolate Contest with ADAI Now Available!
- National Hot Chocolate Day is January 31! ☕
- American Dairy Association Indiana (ADAI) wants to celebrate and share a delicious experience with Indiana schools, students and staff.
- Using the toolkit provided, show us your best hot chocolate day promotion.
- Click here for contest details.
- Questions? Contact Michelle Plummer.
New Garden Grant!
- Funds are now available for schools to develop or expand existing youth garden programs.
- This year, 175 grants worth a collective total of $100,000 will be awarded.
- Winners will be selected based on their commitment to the maintenance and sustainability of their garden program including plans for growth and future fiscal stability.
- Presented by The Scotts Miracle-Gro Foundation and KidsGardening, applications for the 2021 Gro More Good Grassroots Grant must be received by Friday, February 5 at 11:59pm PST.
- For general grant guidance, click here. To view the application, click here.
Food Distribution Program
New Brown Box and USDA Foods Processors
IDOE is introducing new brown box and USDA Foods processors to the SY2021-22 survey. If interest is low for a particular USDA Food, IDOE will not be able to proceed with ordering that item from USDA.
New Brown Box Items
- 110931 Egg Patty
- 100261 Apricots, Diced Fruit Cups Frozen
- 100359 Black Beans, Canned
New Processing Companies
Bake Crafters
- 100154 Beef Bulk Coarse
- 110242 Cheese Barrel 500
Butterball
- Bulk Turkey
Del Monte Foods
- 100220P Diced Peaches
- 100225P Diced Pears
Cherry Central
- 100299P Cherries, Dried
- 100301P Cranberries, Dried
- 110149 Bulk Apples
Classic Delight
- 100397 Peanut Butter Drum
Reminders
P-EBT
The Division of Family Resources (DFR) continues to partner with Indiana schools to provide Pandemic Electronic Benefits to Indiana families during this Public Health Emergency.
Please refer to the submission guidance information and parent flier on the FSSA: DFR Pandemic EBT website.
Additional information is available here.
Utilize this P-EBT flyer by sending to households via e-mail, posting on the school's website or the school's social media, etc.
- Questions for FSSA? Email PEBTQ@fssa.in.gov. This e-mail is ONLY for school use and should not be given to parents.
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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