No Kid Hungry is committed to ensuring that program sponsors, community partners, and advocates have the resources and tools they need to ensure all kids have the food they need to thrive. We’ve highlighted several current resources below, including resources specifically for Indiana schools and families.
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The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) benefits qualifying households to purchase nutritious food using an electronic card that functions like an ATM card accepted at most grocery stores and farmers’ markets. SNAP can help families weather financial hardship and ensure access to healthy food.
As trusted messengers, schools and community organizations are an important source of information for families. This toolkit includes sample SNAP outreach materials in English and Spanish that can be customized with the local details and specifics that best serve your community.
Gleaners Food Bank of Indiana can help you find out if you may be eligible for SNAP benefits.
The Pandemic EBT (P-EBT) program helps families afford food during this crisis. It provides an Electronic Benefits Transfer card that can be used at grocery stores – and in some states, to purchase groceries online – that contains the value of the breakfasts and lunches missed due to school closures. If you believe your family qualifies for this benefit and have not received it, please visit the FSSA website to submit an inquiry.
See below for more information and a summary of resources:
Need more information and have other questions? Visit the Indiana state website to learn more.
Looking for ways to spice up your menu? Check out the following enticing recipes to help you implement some appealing and delicious ideas into your own menu.
Looking for an enrichment program for your after-school meal program? Or are you looking for nutrition education for virtual learning? Check out these options to provide activities for students:
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Summer meals, served at schools and community locations, help to ensure that kids have access to healthy meals year-round.
The Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) is a federally-funded, state-administered program. SFSP reimburses program operators who serve free healthy meals and snacks to children and teens in low-income areas.
Summer meals, served at schools and community locations, help to ensure that kids have access to healthy meals year-round.
Enter your address to find free, healthy meals being served by organizations in your community.
Meal Service Strategies:
These resources are designed to help schools and child nutrition program operators navigate challenges of the school year and ensure that children continue to receive the nutrition they need, including
School Meals Application Outreach Toolkit
This toolkit includes guidance on connecting with families about meal applications, outreach examples from other school districts, and ready-to-use No Kid Hungry resources in both English and Spanish.
This toolkit provides resources on how to reach more students with your breakfast program, including resources on implementing alternative meal models like Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab and Go, and Second Chance Breakfast.
These resources on Farm to School from Indiana Grown for Schools will tell you everything you need to know on the topic and how it can benefit your school.
Food insecure families often rely on multiple sources of food assistance. Free or reduced school meals are critical in providing much-needed nutrition to children, but sometimes this isn’t enough. School hunger relief programs can help feed students and their families, even after the school day ends. Take time to consider whether a program like this is something your administration could implement.
