Events, Trainings and Resources
Registration for the NSLP Fall Farm Fresh Challenge is now open. Pledge your participation today and begin planning procurement of local Texas items!
Register for MegaCon 2022
Join TDA for this multi-program mega conference in Austin, May 2-6. You’ll get updates on regulations and guidance, interact with peers and TDA staff, attend interactive training sessions, and find new ways to achieve program success!
Be ready for summer operations! View the SFSP Statewide virtual training description and registration information. SFSP training is a requirement for new SFSP operators.
Bring the HART program to your district by helping the Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) recruit student health ambassadors for the program. HART students champion school meals, Texas agriculture, healthy lifestyles and more. The one-of-a-kind initiative is a great fit for high school leaders excited about promoting good nutrition and fighting food insecurity. If you know any of these students spread the word and ask them to apply today.
Summer Materials are on the Way to Assist with School’s Meeting the USDA RequirementThe Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) is sending posters and information cards to every school food authority (SFA) in Texas to assist them in fulfilling a National School Lunch Program requirement to notify students and their families about the availability of these summer meals. The posters must be displayed on campus and the information cards must be distributed to each student immediately upon the shipment’s arrival..
Summer Meals Events Webinar March 11, 2022 1:00-2:00pm!
Register today to attend the Summer Meals Kick Off and Spike Events Planning Webinar on March 11, 2022 1:00-2:00pm. Attendees will have the chance to ask questions and hear from panelists from schools, community organizations, and state partners who have been successful in planning summer kickoff and spike events.
Click here to register! We can't wait to see you there!
Tips for Maintaining Integrity in Meals Served Outside the Cafeteria
The Food and Nutrition Service’s Office of Program Integrity (OPI) is excited to announce the release of a tip sheet to assist school meals program operators in strengthening integrity during meal services held in locations other than the cafeteria. The tip sheet provides a list of suggested practices that program operators may adopt to assist with proper meal counting and claiming when meals are served in alternative locations.