
{"id":12414,"date":"2025-03-25T21:07:45","date_gmt":"2025-03-25T21:07:45","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/nkh-state-nkh-state.pantheonsite.io\/maryland\/?page_id=12414"},"modified":"2025-04-10T19:57:19","modified_gmt":"2025-04-10T19:57:19","slug":"resources-custom","status":"publish","type":"page","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/resources-custom\/","title":{"rendered":"RESOURCES"},"content":{"rendered":"[vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000;\"><span style=\"color: #ff6600;\"><strong>No Kid Hungry<\/strong><\/span> is committed to ensuring that program sponsors, community organizations, and advocates have the resources and tools they need to ensure all kids have the food they need to thrive. We\u2019ve highlighted several current resources below, including resources specifically for Maryland\u00a0schools and families.<\/span><\/p>\n<p><span style=\"color: #000000;\">To access our full national resource library, visit our\u00a0<\/span><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Center for Best Practices website<\/a>.[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; centered_text=&#8221;true&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221; column_padding_type=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_type=&#8221;default&#8221;][nectar_btn size=&#8221;large&#8221; open_new_tab=&#8221;true&#8221; button_style=&#8221;regular&#8221; button_color_2=&#8221;Extra-Color-2&#8243; icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; text=&#8221;Center for Best Practices&#8221; url=&#8221;https:\/\/www.bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/?_gl=1*nmqi5q*_gcl_au*MjI3NzkyODA2LjE3MzY4ODAzNTE.&#8221;][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]<span style=\"color: #000000\">Did you know that No Kid Hungry also hosts webinars on various topics around child nutrition? Click<\/span>\u00a0<a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/webinars\">here<\/a>\u00a0<span style=\"color: #000000\">to access webinars (both upcoming and recordings)!<\/span>[\/vc_column_text][\/vc_column][\/vc_row][vc_row type=&#8221;in_container&#8221; full_screen_row_position=&#8221;middle&#8221; column_margin=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_tablet=&#8221;default&#8221; column_direction_phone=&#8221;default&#8221; scene_position=&#8221;center&#8221; text_color=&#8221;dark&#8221; text_align=&#8221;left&#8221; row_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; row_border_radius_applies=&#8221;bg&#8221; overflow=&#8221;visible&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; shape_divider_position=&#8221;bottom&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221;][vc_column column_padding=&#8221;no-extra-padding&#8221; column_padding_tablet=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_phone=&#8221;inherit&#8221; column_padding_position=&#8221;all&#8221; column_element_direction_desktop=&#8221;default&#8221; column_element_spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; desktop_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; tablet_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; phone_text_alignment=&#8221;default&#8221; background_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; background_hover_color_opacity=&#8221;1&#8243; column_backdrop_filter=&#8221;none&#8221; column_shadow=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_radius=&#8221;none&#8221; column_link_target=&#8221;_self&#8221; column_position=&#8221;default&#8221; gradient_direction=&#8221;left_to_right&#8221; overlay_strength=&#8221;0.3&#8243; width=&#8221;1\/1&#8243; tablet_width_inherit=&#8221;default&#8221; animation_type=&#8221;default&#8221; bg_image_animation=&#8221;none&#8221; border_type=&#8221;simple&#8221; column_border_width=&#8221;none&#8221; column_border_style=&#8221;solid&#8221;][tabbed_section style=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_change_animation=&#8221;fade&#8221; alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; spacing=&#8221;default&#8221; tab_color=&#8221;Accent-Color&#8221; vs_content_animation=&#8221;fade&#8221; vs_link_animation=&#8221;opacity&#8221; vs_navigation_alignment=&#8221;left&#8221; vs_navigation_width_2=&#8221;25%&#8221; vs_navigation_func=&#8221;default&#8221; vs_navigation_width=&#8221;regular&#8221; vs_navigation_spacing=&#8221;15px&#8221; vs_navigation_mobile_display=&#8221;visible&#8221; vs_tab_spacing=&#8221;5%&#8221;][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; title=&#8221;School Nutrition&#8221; id=&#8221;1741638627908-4&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1741638627908-6&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2024\/05\/School-Meals-Valuable-to-Kids-Schools-Communities.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School Meals: Valuable to Kids, Schools &amp; Communities<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Learn about how school meals are essential to student health and academic success, and how supporting school meals means supporting the local economy.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/resources\/providing-universal-free-school-meals\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Providing Universal Free School Meals<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Compare three options for providing universal free school meals: the Community Eligibility Provision (CEP), Provision 2, and non-pricing.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resources-and-research\/universal-free-school-meals-through-community-eligibility-provision-maryland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Universal Free School Meals Through the Community Eligibility Provision: Maryland Food Service Provider Perspectives<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This research article, was published on April 9th, 2021 on the benefits of CEP. \u201cUniversal free school meals through the Community Eligibility Provision: Maryland food service provider perspectives\u201d finds that CEP increases meal participation, reduces perceived student stigma, lessens financial stress for parents, and improves staff morale.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/how-school-meals-reach-kids\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">How School Meals Reach Kids<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This resource traces the path of the funding that supports school breakfast and lunch from Congress to cafeteria. It also answers common questions that advocates and elected officials have about how the programs work.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; title=&#8221;School Breakfast&#8221; id=&#8221;1741638627924-8&#8243; tab_id=&#8221;1741638627924-5&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/breakfast-after-bell-myths?_gl=1*e0ta99*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDkwNTI3ODAuQ2p3S0NBaUFyZmF1QmhBcEVpd0Flb0I3cUJiNjUzTzVDYkkxaFFvOFFwSVNDbUU4dzRaNmd4Yl9zZHN6SWEyS2gwNmZQV2J3anEtbmx4b0NxSHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzI1NjQ4MDM4LjE3MTU3MDAzODM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast After the Bell Myths<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Schools that offer a Breakfast After the Bell (BAB) program by implementing models such as Breakfast in the Classroom (BIC), Grab and Go to the Classroom, and Second Chance Breakfast, are able to increase access to school breakfast and provide more kids with the healthy food they need to learn and grow. Despite the successes of BAB, such as improved academic performance and reduced disciplinary problems, some myths still persist.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/pre-implementation-checklist?_gl=1*160lrpn*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDkwNTI3ODAuQ2p3S0NBaUFyZmF1QmhBcEVpd0Flb0I3cUJiNjUzTzVDYkkxaFFvOFFwSVNDbUU4dzRaNmd4Yl9zZHN6SWEyS2gwNmZQV2J3anEtbmx4b0NxSHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzI1NjQ4MDM4LjE3MTU3MDAzODM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast After the Bell Pre-Implementation Checklist<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This resource is a mapped out list of action steps schools can take to prepare for BAB implementation, from creating a school breakfast team, to connecting with schools that have already implemented BAB to learn from their experiences.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/breakfast-after-bell-equipment-tips\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Breakfast After the Bell Equipment Tips<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This resource is designed to help guide school nutrition staff in choosing what equipment would be useful for whichever Breakfast After the Bell model they choose.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741638627945-4&#8243; title=&#8221;Summer Meals&#8221; id=&#8221;1741638627944-4&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/Summer-Hunger-is-Too-Expensive-to-Ignore.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Hunger is Too Expensive to Ignore<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">A report from Deloitte Consulting, \u201cSummer Nutrition Program Social Impact Analysis,\u201d analyzes available research on the long-term impacts of childhood hunger during the summer months. The study, conducted on behalf of No Kid Hungry (with support from the Arby\u2019s Foundation) shows that providing children with access to nutritious food beyond the school year and into the summer months has clear health, education and economic benefits.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/summer-food-service-program-overview?_gl=1*1p7kfqo*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDkwNTI3ODAuQ2p3S0NBaUFyZmF1QmhBcEVpd0Flb0I3cUJiNjUzTzVDYkkxaFFvOFFwSVNDbUU4dzRaNmd4Yl9zZHN6SWEyS2gwNmZQV2J3anEtbmx4b0NxSHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzI1NjQ4MDM4LjE3MTU3MDAzODM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Food Service Program Overview<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Key facts about the Summer Food Service Program for school districts and community stakeholders considering program sponsorship or other direct involvement in delivery of the program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/summer-meals-fact-sheet?_gl=1*vnzd8*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDkwNTI3ODAuQ2p3S0NBaUFyZmF1QmhBcEVpd0Flb0I3cUJiNjUzTzVDYkkxaFFvOFFwSVNDbUU4dzRaNmd4Yl9zZHN6SWEyS2gwNmZQV2J3anEtbmx4b0NxSHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzI1NjQ4MDM4LjE3MTU3MDAzODM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Meals Fact Sheet<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">An overview of the need for summer meals, basic facts about the program, and ways both individuals and organizations can get involved.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/tools-advocates-no-kid-hungry-strategies-sponsor-retention\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Strategies for Sponsor Retention<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This resource provides a timeline with specific actions to help you retain strong summer meals sponsors.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/summer-meals-your-community-engagement-toolkit-mayors\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Meals in your Community \u2013 Engagement Toolkit for Mayors<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mayors are uniquely positioned to support the adoption, implementation, and expansion of summer meals in their communities. This toolkit explains three key ways that mayors can engage with the summer meals program.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/new.express.adobe.com\/webpage\/MsAF0QeC42jgB\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Summer Meals Outreach Kit<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Includes a range of ready-made promotional materials to help publicize summer meals in your community.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741638627955-3&#8243; title=&#8221;SNAP | WIC&#8221; id=&#8221;1741638627954-7&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/maryland-snap-one-pager?_gl=1*jrc13w*_gcl_au*Mzk2Mzg3OTM3LjE3Mzk0Njg0MDc.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Maryland SNAP One-Pager<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">The Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (SNAP) is a powerful tool for ending hunger in Maryland. SNAP<\/span><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">benefits are provided on an Electronic Benefit Transfer (EBT) card and can only be used to purchase food items from grocery stores, farmers\u2019 markets and other authorized food retailers.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resources-and-research\/snap-outreach-schools-toolkit?_gl=1*1bas2o7*_gcl_aw*R0NMLjE3MDkwNTI3ODAuQ2p3S0NBaUFyZmF1QmhBcEVpd0Flb0I3cUJiNjUzTzVDYkkxaFFvOFFwSVNDbUU4dzRaNmd4Yl9zZHN6SWEyS2gwNmZQV2J3anEtbmx4b0NxSHdRQXZEX0J3RQ..*_gcl_au*MzI1NjQ4MDM4LjE3MTU3MDAzODM.\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">SNAP Outreach in Schools Toolkit<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This toolkit helps get the word out about SNAP in school settings. It features customizable scripts, website blurbs, webpage buttons, outreach materials, social media posts and graphics in English, Spanish, Chinese (Simplified and Traditional), Tagalog, and Vietnamese.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/wic-early-childhood-survey-brief\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">The Role of WIC in Early Childhood<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This research brief highlights the importance of WIC and parents\u2019 experiences with the program. The findings are from a national survey of parents with young children (ages 0-5), conducted by No Kid Hungry in partnership with APCO Insight.<\/span><\/li>\n<\/ul>\n[\/vc_column_text][\/tab][tab icon_family=&#8221;none&#8221; tab_id=&#8221;1741638627965-9&#8243; title=&#8221;Additional Resources&#8221; id=&#8221;1741638627964-3&#8243;][vc_column_text css=&#8221;&#8221; text_direction=&#8221;default&#8221;]\n<ul>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/bestpractices.nokidhungry.org\/resource\/breakfast-story-maryland\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">A Breakfast Story From Maryland<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This story highlights a Universal Breakfast Program at Gaithersburg High School in Montgomery County, MD that helped to double participation.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/maryland\/wp-content\/uploads\/sites\/8\/2019\/05\/A-Mayors-Checklist.pdf\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">Ending Child Hunger: A Mayor\u2019s Checklist<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">Mayors are in a strong position to help end childhood hunger in their communities. Mayors can help raise awareness about the issue and about available programs; convene stakeholders across sectors to tackle the problem; and ensure that schools, city agencies and community organizations are implementing effective programs that expand access to nutritious food for kids. Use this checklist to learn about the actions that you can take as a mayor to end childhood hunger.<\/span><\/li>\n<li><a href=\"https:\/\/www.schoolmealsdesign.org\/\" target=\"_blank\" rel=\"noopener\">School Meals Design Guide<\/a><br \/>\n<span style=\"color: #000000;\">This online guide from No Kid Hungry features ready-to-use activities and tools to help make school meal programs more student-centered. 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