Events, Trainings and Resources
USDA Resource Release: Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket GuideThis resource provides key food safety practices and information for school nutrition professionals to consider in various emergency situations to ensure the safe service of school meals and reduce the risk of foodborne illness. Emergencies caused by disasters and weather-related events are addressed including power outages, water outages, water contamination, sewage issues, floods, and fires. Digital copies are available for viewing and printing www.SquareMeals.org/NSLPResources.
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. Deadline to apply is May 2, 2022.
Take the Fall Farm Fresh Challenge
Registration for the NSLP Fall Farm Fresh Challenge is now open. Pledge your participation today and begin planning procurement of local Texas items!
Summer Outreach Materials - Order Today!
The Summer Meal Programs provide healthy and nutritious meals after the school year ends to children 18 years and younger and enrolled students with disabilities up to 21 years old. The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) has developed no-cost, online resources and printed materials you can use to promote the availability of these meals for families in need. Please visit
www.SummerFood.org/OutreachTools to order no-cost, print materials today!
School Lunch Hero Day 2022
On Friday, May 6, 2022, we celebrate School Lunch Hero Day! Between preparing healthy meals for Texas students, adhering to strict nutrition standards, navigating student food allergies, and offering service with a smile, school nutrition professionals are true heroes. School Lunch Hero Day provides the perfect opportunity to recognize the hardworking professionals in your school cafeterias. TDA has fun downloadable resources to help you celebrate your school lunch heroes.
Summer Materials Have Been Delivered to Assist School in meeting the USDA Requirement
The Texas Department of Agriculture (TDA) delivered 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 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.
Click here for more information about this USDA requirement.