The days are lengthening, the temperatures are rising higher…that’s right, summer is right around the corner. The No Kid Hungry New York team is here to help you plan for summer with several summer meals resources and webinars, as well as information on a new grant opportunity!
New Summer Meals Resources from No Kid Hungry
- Proactive Planning for Summer Meals Sponsors: Check out this year-round planning calendar to identify activities that can benefit your program at different times throughout the year.
- Successful Non-Congregate Meal Service Models For Rural Areas: Implementation Guide: Use this guide to find strategies and tactics to execute a successful non-congregate summer meals program in your rural community.
- Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit: Take advantage of the range of ready-made promotional materials available in this toolkit to help publicize summer meals in your community.
ICYMI: No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Webinar Series: School’s Out, Food’s In
In February, No Kid Hungry kicked off a five-month summer webinar series to share strategies and tips to make your summer meals program a success. Sign up today to catch the remaining three sessions:
- April 23, 3 pm: Spread the Word: Summer Meals and Summer Pandemic EBT Outreach and Promotion
- May 23, 3 pm: Strategies to Improve the Summer Meals Experience for Kids and Families
- June 20, 3 pm: Year-Round Meals: Tips for Transitioning from Summer to Afterschool Meals
Missed the earlier sessions? Watch recordings and access related tools below:
- Planning for Summer Meals: Strategies to Plan Smarter, Not Harder.
- Making it Mobile: A Deep Dive Into Mobile Meal Programs
No Kid Hungry New York Summer Meals Grant Opportunity
This summer, we are supporting school districts and community-based organizations operating the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) or Seamless Summer Option (SSO) and implementing non-congregate meal programs in rural communities. Grant awards will average between $10,000 – $20,000, and exact amounts will vary depending on program need.
To be considered for a summer meals grant, please complete and submit the No Kid Hungry New York 2023 Summer Grant Inquiry Form by April 28th. Our team will review your submission and if your proposal is in alignment with our focus areas, you will receive an invitation to complete a full application. Please note, SFSP & SSO rural non-congregate feeding models must be approved by the NY State Education Department. Additional guidance can be found here or by contacting your Child Nutrition Program Representative.