{"id":13400,"date":"2024-05-08T13:32:05","date_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:32:05","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/virginia\/?p=13400"},"modified":"2024-05-08T13:32:05","modified_gmt":"2024-05-08T13:32:05","slug":"no-kid-hungry-virginias-summer-blog-series-new-resources-and-webinars-to-help-you-plan-for-2024","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/state.nokidhungry.org\/virginia\/2024\/05\/08\/no-kid-hungry-virginias-summer-blog-series-new-resources-and-webinars-to-help-you-plan-for-2024\/","title":{"rendered":"No Kid Hungry Virginia’s Summer Blog Series: New Resources and Webinars to Help You Plan for 2024"},"content":{"rendered":"

Welcome to No Kid Hungry Virginia’s 2024 summer blog series!\u00a0 ICYMI: t<\/span>here are <\/span>BIG CHANGES<\/span><\/a> happening that will change the landscape of summer food access. We want you to have the most up-to-date information, and we are excited to share tools and resources tailored to parents and caregivers, food security partners, elected officials, and media professionals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Today’s blog is specifically crafted for Virginia’s meal providers \u2013 the official sponsors of the USDA’s Summer Food Service Program and Seamless Summer Option. Whether you’re a seasoned provider or just getting started, we’re here to support you with inspiration and promising practices from around the country to enhance your summer meals programs.<\/span><\/p>\n

Let’s dive in and explore some resources:<\/span><\/p>\n

New Webpage<\/b><\/h3>\n

Center for Best Practices <\/b>Non-Congregate Summer Meals Webpage<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Find all the research, policy, implementation support, and webinars about non-congregate meals in one easy to access place.\u00a0<\/span><\/p>\n

New Resources<\/b><\/h3>\n

Successful Non-Congregate Meal Service Models for Rural Areas: Implementation Guide (2024 Update)<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This resource outlines effective non-congregate meal service models. Use this guide to find strategies and tactics to execute a successful non-congregate summer meals program in your rural community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Summer Meals Outreach Toolkit<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

This toolkit includes a range of ready-made promotional materials available to help publicize summer meals in your community. Use these resources to maximize the impact of outreach efforts in schools, faith communities, community organizations and online. The toolkit has been updated to include additional non-congregate summer meal resources for Summer 2024 and beyond.<\/span><\/p>\n

Rural Non-Congregate Summer Meals in 2023: Insights from the First Year of a New Program<\/span><\/a><\/p>\n

Share Our Strength\u2019s No Kid Hungry campaign led a study to describe the implementation and elucidate lessons learned from this historic first year of the non-congregate summer meals option in rural areas in summer 2023. Through a combination of documented conversations and surveys with state agencies and sponsors, as well as No Kid Hungry staff working directly with states, we have pieced together a comprehensive picture of what summer 2023 implementation of non-congregate meals looked like in terms of challenges, successes, and opportunities to expand and improve the program in summer 2024 and beyond. The full research report and two micro-reports, one focused on sponsors and the other focused on state agencies, can be found<\/span> here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

2024 Rural Non-Congregate Summer Meals Webinar Series\u00a0<\/b><\/h3>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>How Community-Based Organizations Are Expanding Access to Summer Meals through Non-Congregate Feeding<\/span><\/a> | Watch Recording<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

A new summer meals provision allows summer meal sponsors to offer non-congregate meals in rural communities. These flexibilities allow community-based organizations to design programs that best meet the needs of their communities. No matter the size of your summer operations, there are non-congregate models that could help your rural community \u2013 whether you\u2019re transporting meals, offering grab n\u2019 go options, bulk distributions, or adding take-home meals to existing summer programming. Watch to learn how three organizations approached non-congregate meals last summer, working with different community partners to reach more kids.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>Schools Bringing Summer Meals to Kids: Lessons Learned & Promising Practices from Non-Congregate Feeding in 2023<\/span><\/a> | Watch Recording<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

This summer school districts in rural communities have an opportunity to operate non-congregate models to better reach kids with healthy summer meals. Bringing meals to communities has been proven through research and pandemic operations to be one of the best ways to expand access to the summer meals program in rural communities. There are many different ways schools can operate a mobile non-congregate meal program to best meet the needs of their community. Hear from three districts who have taken meal programs on the road and, as a result, significantly expanded their summer meal operations. Each district will share examples of how they have used these new flexibilities to change their operations, sharing their lessons learned and promising practices that may help inform your work this summer.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>Fueling Participation: Boost Engagement in Your Non-Congregate Summer Meals Program Through Marketing and Promotion<\/span><\/a> | Watch Recording<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Elevate your summer meal program\u2019s reach and impact by joining our upcoming webinar! Gain invaluable insights into targeted marketing techniques designed to drive increased participation and ensure no child goes hungry during the summer break. From tailored outreach to community engagement, learn how to effectively promote your program and make a lasting difference in your community.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>Maximizing Resources: Financial Strategies and Staffing Solutions for Non-Congregate Summer Meals<\/span><\/a> | Watch Recording<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Join us for an insightful webinar tailored to financial management and staffing considerations in non-congregate summer meals programs. Delve into effective strategies for optimizing budgets, leveraging community partnerships, and staffing solutions to ensure seamless operations and maximum impact in feeding children during the summer months. Learn from experts in the field and gain practical insights to enhance the efficiency and sustainability of your program, empowering you to make a lasting difference in combating childhood hunger.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>Unlocking Access: Implementing Home Delivered Meals to Expand Summer Meal Access for Rural Families<\/span><\/a> | Watch Recording<\/strong><\/span><\/p>\n

Flexibilities in the rural non-congregate summer meals program allow for meals to be delivered directly to students\u2019 homes. Community organizations and school districts have the option to explore what a home delivery meal model can look like. In this webinar, we will explore practical approaches and best practices for establishing and enhancing home delivery services within the summer meal program. Learn how three expert organizations planned and implemented home deliveries during summer 2023 and how they are planning for success in summer 2024.<\/span><\/p>\n

Webinar<\/strong> | <\/span>Summer Success: Boosting Participation with Expert Menu Planning<\/span><\/a> | Watch <\/strong><\/span>Recording<\/strong><\/p>\n

Explore menu creation and recipe development designed specifically for rural non-congregate summer meal service. In this webinar, three child nutrition experts share their experience in menu planning for summer meal services. Our experts provide attendees with invaluable strategies and ideas for preparing appealing and nutritious summer menus aimed at increasing child participation in summer meals.<\/span><\/p>\n

Lastly, don’t forget to explore the wealth of resources available from the experts at the VDOE Office of School and Community Nutrition Programs. Check out their webpage <\/span>here<\/span><\/a>.<\/span><\/p>\n

We’re committed to ensuring that no child in Virginia goes hungry, especially during the summer when access to school meals may be limited. Stay tuned for more updates and resources in the coming weeks as we continue our summer blog series.<\/span><\/p>\n

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