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NSLP

National School Lunch Program

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Announcements & Townhalls

Request Time with a Child Nutrition Specialist Links to an external site.

Annual Training Series Calendar

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Software Access

Forms and Templates Fillable and/or customizable tools	Resources Guides and policy for running nutrition programs	Training Modules Lessons for specific skill building
CNPweb User Access Request Form Links to an external site. PrimeroEdge User Access Request Form Links to an external site.	CNPweb Login Page Links to an external site. CNPweb Manual (Revised July 2024) Download CNPweb Manual (Revised July 2024) PrimeroEdge Login Page Links to an external site.

My School Does Not Have a Nutrition Program Yet - How Do I Apply?

- - - Application of Intent to Become a Sponsor (Adobe Sign) Links to an external site.

Overview of Federal Child Nutrition Programs

Basics of the NSLP

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	Commonly Used Acronyms (USBE) Download Commonly Used Acronyms (USBE) How to Generate the NSLP Sponsor Directory in CNPweb (full contact list) Download How to Generate the NSLP Sponsor Directory in CNPweb (full contact list) Food Service Director Contact List Download Food Service Director Contact List Introduction to NSLP Overview Slides (USBE) Download Introduction to NSLP Overview Slides (USBE) NSLP Fact Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site. How School Meals Reach Kids Fact Sheet (NKH) Download How School Meals Reach Kids Fact Sheet (NKH) How Meal Programs & Reimbursement Works Fact Sheet (USBE) Download How Meal Programs & Reimbursement Works Fact Sheet (USBE) NSLP Website (USDA) Links to an external site. FNS Team Nutrition Website (USDA) Links to an external site. Beginning of School Year To-Do List (USBE) Download Beginning of School Year To-Do List (USBE)	Introduction to NSLP Video + Slides New Food Service Director Crash Course Video + Slides Download Slides ICN Learning Portal Links to an external site.

Recordkeeping Requirements

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	Recordkeeping List (USBE) Download Recordkeeping List (USBE) Confidentiality MOVEit Secure File Transfer Instructions (USBE) Download MOVEit Secure File Transfer Instructions (USBE)

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Recordkeeping List (USBE) Download Recordkeeping List (USBE)

Confidentiality
MOVEit Secure File Transfer Instructions (USBE) Download MOVEit Secure File Transfer Instructions (USBE)

Annual Contract Renewal

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	Steps to Complete Annual Contract Renewal in CNPweb (Revised July 2024) Download Steps to Complete Annual Contract Renewal in CNPweb (Revised July 2024) CNPweb Manual (Revised July 2024) Download CNPweb Manual (Revised July 2024)	How to Fill Out a Sponsor Information Sheet How to Fill Out a Site Information Sheet Start Smart Breakfast Details in the Site Information Sheet How to Complete the CEP Amendment via Adobe Sign (July 2024) How to Complete the Permanent Agreement via Adobe Sign (July 2024)

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How to Fill Out a Sponsor Information Sheet

Administrative Reviews

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Corrective Action Plan Template Download Corrective Action Plan Template	Corrective Action Plan Example (USBE) Download Corrective Action Plan Example (USBE) Corrective Action Plan Response Guide (USBE) Download Corrective Action Plan Response Guide (USBE) Corrective Action Plan vs. Statements of Assurance (USBE) Download Corrective Action Plan vs. Statements of Assurance (USBE) E-Review Manual (USBE) Download E-Review Manual (USBE) Sponsor List of ARs and PRs (USBE) Download Sponsor List of ARs and PRs (USBE)	Administrative Review Training Video + Training Slides Download Training Slides + Training Feedback Survey Links to an external site. How to Use the E-Review Module

Meal Pattern and Nutritional Quality

Meal Components and Quantities *Critical Area*

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	Steps to Understand the Meal Pattern (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Understand the Meal Pattern (Onboarding Packet) Final Rule - Updates to School Nutrition Standards (USDA) Links to an external site. Meal Pattern Chart - Lunch (USDA) Links to an external site. Meal Pattern Chart - Breakfast (USDA) Links to an external site. 3 to 7-day week Meal Pattern Calculations (USDA) Links to an external site. Grain Based Desserts in School Meals(USBE) Download Grain Based Desserts in School Meals(USBE) School Meal Pattern Component Mini-posters (ICN) Links to an external site. Pre-K Meals Co-mingled Preschool Meals Policy - SP37-2017 Links to an external site. CACFP Meal Pattern Fact Sheet (USDA) Download CACFP Meal Pattern Fact Sheet (USDA) CACFP—Pre-K Child Meal Pattern Chart (USBE) Download CACFP—Pre-K Child Meal Pattern Chart (USBE) CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Chart (USBE) Download CACFP Infant Meal Pattern Chart (USBE) CACFP Meal Pattern Worksheets (USDA) Links to an external site.	Meal Pattern Training Video + Training Slides Breakfast Meal Pattern Training Updated Meal Pattern Video + Slides Download Slides + Q&A Download Q&A

Crediting *Critical Area*

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	Steps to Crediting School Menus (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Crediting School Menus (Onboarding Packet) Food Buying Guide Links to an external site. + Login Instructions Download Login Instructions USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets Links to an external site. Fruit Whole Fruit Crediting Quick Reference (USBE) Download Whole Fruit Crediting Quick Reference (USBE) Tip Sheet for Fruit Crediting Links to an external site. Tip Sheet for Fruit Crediting (Spanish) Links to an external site. Vegetable Tip Sheet for Vegetable Crediting Links to an external site. Tip Sheet for Vegetable Crediting (Spanish) Links to an external site. Meat/Meat Alternate (M/MA) M/MA Crediting Quick Reference (USBE) Download M/MA Crediting Quick Reference (USBE) Tip Sheet for M/MA Crediting Links to an external site. Tip Sheet for M/MA Crediting (Spanish) Links to an external site. Grain Creditable Grains Tip Sheet Links to an external site. Identifying Grains that are Whole Grain Rich - Tip Sheet Links to an external site. Grain Requirements Tip Sheet Links to an external site. Tip Sheets for Grains Crediting (Spanish) Links to an external site. Exhibit A: Grain Crediting Using Weight of Finished Grain Product Download Exhibit A: Grain Crediting Using Weight of Finished Grain Product When to Use Exhibit A to Credit Grains (USBE) Download When to Use Exhibit A to Credit Grains (USBE) Exhibit A Ranges (Adapted from Washington State CNP) Download Exhibit A Ranges (Adapted from Washington State CNP) Worksheet Instruction for Crediting Grains Using Recipe from the Food Buying Guide Download Worksheet Instruction for Crediting Grains Using Recipe from the Food Buying Guide Milk Fluid Milk Requirements (USBE) Download Fluid Milk Requirements (USBE) Tip Sheet for Milk Crediting Links to an external site. Tip Sheet for Milk Crediting (Spanish) Links to an external site.	Crediting Training Video Food Buying Guide Crediting Meat & Meat Alternates Crediting Grain in a Recipe Crediting Grain Using Exhibit A

Required Menu Documentation *Critical Area*

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Salad Bar Production Record Examples Download Salad Bar Production Record Examples Production Record Department Plan Download Production Record Department Plan Field Trip Order Form Example Download Field Trip Order Form Example Breakfast Production Record Templates List Style Download List Style Component Columns Download Component Columns Component Rows Download Component Rows Lunch Production Record Templates List Style Download List Style Component Columns Download Component Columns Component Rows Download Component Rows	Steps to Understanding and Using Production Records Download Steps to Understanding and Using Production Records Steps to Collect and Retain Menu Documentation Download Steps to Collect and Retain Menu Documentation CN Labels Description (USBE) Download CN Labels Description (USBE) Guidance for Accepting Processed Product Documentation Links to an external site. CN Labels and Product Formulation Statements Requirements Links to an external site. Tip Sheet for Accepting Processed Product Documentation Links to an external site. Tips for Evaluating a Product Formulation Statement Links to an external site. Standardized Recipes Information (USBE) Download Standardized Recipes Information (USBE) Production Record Requirements (USBE) Download Production Record Requirements (USBE) Production Record Requirements USBE Policy Memo Download Production Record Requirements USBE Policy Memo Salad Bar Resource (Excerpt Chef Ann’s Salad Bar Guide, thelunchbox.org) Download Salad Bar Resource (Excerpt Chef Ann’s Salad Bar Guide, thelunchbox.org) Field Trip Requirements & Best Practices (USBE) Download Field Trip Requirements & Best Practices (USBE) FNS Team Nutrition Website Links to an external site.	Product Formulation Statements & CN Labels Production Records

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Breakfast Production Record Templates

Lunch Production Record Templates

Menu Planning

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Start Smart Waiver Process Start Smart Utah Waiver Process Download Start Smart Utah Waiver Process Start Smart Utah Waiver Cover Letter Download Start Smart Utah Waiver Cover Letter Start Smart Utah Waiver Rubric Download Start Smart Utah Waiver Rubric Chef Brenda Breakfast Menus 9-12 Spring Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2 K-8 Spring Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2 9-12 Winter Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2 K-8 Winter Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2	Steps for Menu Planning (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps for Menu Planning (Onboarding Packet) Menu Planner for School Meals Links to an external site. Menu Planning Steps (USBE) Download Menu Planning Steps (USBE) Menu Planning Principles from OSPI Download Menu Planning Principles from OSPI USDA Recipe Standardization Guide for School Nutrition Programs Links to an external site. Food Service Equipment Needs (USDA) Download Food Service Equipment Needs (USDA) Measurement Conversions (USBE) Download Measurement Conversions (USBE) Seasonal Menu Example (USBE) Download Seasonal Menu Example (USBE) Seasonal Menu Resource (Utah Farm to Fork) Download Seasonal Menu Resource (Utah Farm to Fork) Seasonal and Storage Crops (USBE) Download Seasonal and Storage Crops (USBE) Utah Product Harvest Schedule Download Utah Product Harvest Schedule What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) Download What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) Download Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) Start Smart Breakfast Steps to Operate Start Smart Breakfast (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Operate Start Smart Breakfast (Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 03/28/2024 Start Smart Breakfast Website Links to an external site. Breakfast Styles vs Models (USBE) Download Breakfast Styles vs Models (USBE) Breakfast Recipes and Videos	Menu Planning Video + Training Slides

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Start Smart Waiver Process

Chef Brenda Breakfast Menus

9-12 Spring Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2
K-8 Spring Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2
9-12 Winter Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2
K-8 Winter Menu Download Menu, Production Plan Week 1 Download Week 1, Week 2 Download Week 2

Start Smart Breakfast

Menu Planning Video + Training Slides

Farm to Fork

The Utah Farm to Fork Task Force supports farm to fork activities across the state. Check out their website for resources, including a list of farmers who sell to schools.

- - - Utah Farm to Fork Website Links to an external site.

Requirements for Point of Service and Eating Areas

Counting and Claiming Meals for Reimbursement *Critical Area*

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Month-End Validation of Daily Meal Counts Download Month-End Validation of Daily Meal Counts	Counting and Claiming Onboarding Download Counting and Claiming Onboarding Counting Point of Service and Meal Counting Procedures (USBE) Download Point of Service and Meal Counting Procedures (USBE) Virtual School and Meals (USBE R277-419 Pupil Accounting) Download Virtual School and Meals (USBE R277-419 Pupil Accounting) Lunchroom Layout, Line Flow Requirements (USBE) Download Lunchroom Layout, Line Flow Requirements (USBE) Maintaining Integrity at Meals Served Outside the Cafeteria (USDA) Links to an external site. Claiming Claim Submission Deadlines SY25 Download Claim Submission Deadlines SY25 Guidance for Claim Submissions (USDA) Links to an external site. How to Submit Claims on CNPWeb Download How to Submit Claims on CNPWeb 60 Day Claim Submission Guidance & Reporting (USDA) Links to an external site. Site Claim File Upload into CNPweb Download Site Claim File Upload into CNPweb Program Approval & Claiming Reimbursement Memo (USBE 02-22) Download Program Approval & Claiming Reimbursement Memo (USBE 02-22)	Meal Counting & Claiming Video + Slides Download Slides

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Month-End Validation of Daily Meal Counts Download Month-End Validation of Daily Meal Counts

Counting and Claiming Onboarding Download Counting and Claiming Onboarding

Counting

Claiming

Meal Counting & Claiming Video + Slides Download Slides

Offer vs. Serve *Critical Area*

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"Today's Lunch" Fillable Poster Links to an external site.	Introduction to Offer vs. Serve (USBE Slides) Download Introduction to Offer vs. Serve (USBE Slides) Offer vs Serve Guidance Manual (USDA) Links to an external site. Offer vs Serve Handout for Teachers and Parents (USBE) Download Offer vs Serve Handout for Teachers and Parents (USBE) OVS Tip Sheets and Posters (USDA) Links to an external site. Lunch Lunch OVS Signage Example (USBE) Download Lunch OVS Signage Example (USBE) Offer vs. Serve Lunch Tip Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site. Breakfast Breakfast OVS Signage Example (USBE) Download Breakfast OVS Signage Example (USBE) Offer vs. Serve Breakfast Tip Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site.	Breakfast Offer vs. Serve Training

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"Today's Lunch" Fillable Poster Links to an external site.

Lunch

Breakfast

Breakfast Offer vs. Serve Training

Accommodating Special Diets

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Special Diets Form (English) Download Special Diets Form (English) Special Diets Form (Spanish) Download Special Diets Form (Spanish) Medical Authority Checklist (English) Download Medical Authority Checklist (English) Medical Authority Checklist (Spanish) Download Medical Authority Checklist (Spanish)	Steps to Provide Special Diets (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Provide Special Diets (Onboarding Packet) Special Diet Decision Guide (USBE) Download Special Diet Decision Guide (USBE) Checklist for Managing Food Allergies (adapted from CDC) Download Checklist for Managing Food Allergies (adapted from CDC) Accommodating Children with Disabilities in the School Meal Programs (USDA) Links to an external site. Questions & Answers SP26-2017 Links to an external site.	Special Diets Training

Food Safety

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HACCP Plan Template Download HACCP Plan Template Refrigeration Temp Log Template Download Refrigeration Temp Log Template Freezer Temp Log Template Download Freezer Temp Log Template Dry Storage Temp Log Template Download Dry Storage Temp Log Template	Local Health Department Contacts (UT DHHS) Download Local Health Department Contacts (UT DHHS) Food Safety Mini-Posters (ICN) Links to an external site. Guidance for Developing a School Food Safety Program (USDA) Links to an external site.	Food Safety in Schools Training (ICN) Links to an external site.

Free and Reduced-Price Benefits

Free and Reduced Applications *Critical Area*

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Templates School Year 2024-2025 SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_English Download SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_English Application Instructions (English) Download Application Instructions (English) SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_Spanish Download SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_Spanish Application Instructions (Spanish) Download Application Instructions (Spanish) SY25 Summer EBT Benefit Notice to Households Download SY25 Summer EBT Benefit Notice to Households Free/Reduced-Price Application Checklist Download Free/Reduced-Price Application Checklist Translated Applications Links to an external site. Template Letter to Parents FAQ (English) Download Template Letter to Parents FAQ (English) Template Letter to Parents FAQ (Spanish) Download Template Letter to Parents FAQ (Spanish) Free Reduced Eligibility Media Release Template (English) Download Free Reduced Eligibility Media Release Template (English) Free Reduced Eligibility Media Release Template (Spanish) Download Free Reduced Eligibility Media Release Template (Spanish) USDA Eligibility Template Letters (English) Download USDA Eligibility Template Letters (English) USDA Eligibility Template Letters (Spanish) Download USDA Eligibility Template Letters (Spanish) Independent Review of Applications Independent Review of Applications Tracking Sheet Download Independent Review of Applications Tracking Sheet RCCI's RCCI Statement of Eligibility Template Download RCCI Statement of Eligibility Template	Steps to Begin the Eligibility Process (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Begin the Eligibility Process (Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 03/28/2024 Eligibility Manual (USDA) Links to an external site. Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEG) SY2025 (USBE) Download Income Eligibility Guidelines (IEG) SY2025 (USBE) Meal Benefits Hierarchy (USBE) Download Meal Benefits Hierarchy (USBE) Eligibility Letters and Notification Requirements (USBE) Download Eligibility Letters and Notification Requirements (USBE) \| Last Updated 01/26/2024 Information Letter Requirements (USBE) Download Information Letter Requirements (USBE) \| Last Updated 03/5/2024 Foster: How to Process Applications (USBE) Download Foster: How to Process Applications (USBE) Strategies to Increase Applications for School Meals (FRAC) Download Strategies to Increase Applications for School Meals (FRAC) Fee Waiver Eligibility - Guidance on Sharing Eligibility Information (USBE) Download Fee Waiver Eligibility - Guidance on Sharing Eligibility Information (USBE) UVU Gear Up Memo 8-7-23 Final Download UVU Gear Up Memo 8-7-23 Final RCCI's Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Eligibility Requirements (Adapted from the Eligibility Manual) Download Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Eligibility Requirements (Adapted from the Eligibility Manual)	SY25 Applications Training Video & Slides How to Check Applications Processing Income Applications Video Income Eligibility Guidelines Video Processing Categorical Applications Video Other Source Categorical Application Video Independent Review of Applications

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Templates School Year 2024-2025

SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_English Download SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_English

- Application Instructions (English) Download Application Instructions (English)

SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_Spanish Download SY25 Utah Free/Reduced Price Application_Spanish

- Application Instructions (Spanish) Download Application Instructions (Spanish)

Independent Review of Applications

Independent Review of Applications Tracking Sheet Download Independent Review of Applications Tracking Sheet

RCCI's

RCCI Statement of Eligibility Template Download RCCI Statement of Eligibility Template

RCCI's

Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Eligibility Requirements (Adapted from the Eligibility Manual) Download Residential Child Care Institution (RCCI) Eligibility Requirements (Adapted from the Eligibility Manual)

SY25 Applications Training Video & Slides
How to Check Applications
Processing Income Applications Video
Income Eligibility Guidelines Video
Processing Categorical Applications Video
Other Source Categorical Application Video

Independent Review of Applications

Direct Certification *Critical Area*

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	Steps to Complete Direct Certification (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Complete Direct Certification (Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 03/28/2024 Direct Certification Quick Guide for CNPweb Download Direct Certification Quick Guide for CNPweb Direct Certification API (Application Programming Interface) - USBE Download Direct Certification API (Application Programming Interface) - USBE Step by Step Direct Certification Instructions (USBE Scribe) Links to an external site.	How to Complete Direct Certification Video + Slides Download Slides Direct Certification - How to Create an Enrollment File

October Survey

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	Steps to Complete the October Survey (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Complete the October Survey (Onboarding Packet) How to Open the October Survey in CNPweb (USBE) Download How to Open the October Survey in CNPweb (USBE) October Survey Guide CNPweb (USBE) Download October Survey Guide CNPweb (USBE)	How to Complete the October Survey Video + Slides Download Slides

Verification *Critical Area*

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Verification Tracking Form Download Verification Tracking Form USDA Eligibility Template Letters (English) Download USDA Eligibility Template Letters (English) USDA Eligibility Template Letters (Spanish) Download USDA Eligibility Template Letters (Spanish)	SFA Verification Type SY2025 (USBE) Download SFA Verification Type SY2025 (USBE) Steps to Complete Verification (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Complete Verification (Onboarding Packet) CNPweb “Verification Summary” Instruction (USBE) Download CNPweb “Verification Summary” Instruction (USBE) CNPweb “Verification Results” Instruction (USBE) Download CNPweb “Verification Results” Instruction (USBE) Verification in 10 Simple Steps & Verification Types (USBE) Download Verification in 10 Simple Steps & Verification Types (USBE) Verification Infographic Chart (USBE) Download Verification Infographic Chart (USBE) Strategies to Improve Response Rates in Verification (USDA) Download Strategies to Improve Response Rates in Verification (USDA) Verification Tool Kit (USDA) Links to an external site.	How to Complete Verification Video + Slides Download Slides

USDA Foods in Schools

Basics of USDA Foods

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PrimeroEdge PrimeroEdge Login Page Links to an external site. PrimeroEdge User Access Request Form Links to an external site. Tools USDA Forecasting Tool Links to an external site. & Instructions for Forecasting Tool Download Instructions for Forecasting Tool \| Updated 01/29/2024	Funding for USDA Foods—How it Works (USBE) Download Funding for USDA Foods—How it Works (USBE) \| Updated 02/08/2024 Make PAL Your Pal - Basics of Planned Assistance Level (USBE) Download Make PAL Your Pal - Basics of Planned Assistance Level (USBE) \| Updated 01/26/2024 Quality Standards of USDA Foods (USDA) Links to an external site. PrimeroEdge Notifications Guide (USBE) Download PrimeroEdge Notifications Guide (USBE) \| Updated 11/20/2023 What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) Download What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) \| Updated 01/26/2024 Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) Download Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) \| Updated 01/26/2024 How to Fill Out a Recipient Agency Application for SY26 (USBE) Download How to Fill Out a Recipient Agency Application for SY26 (USBE) Policy Process for New School Food Authorities REVISED Download Process for New School Food Authorities REVISED Donated Food Storage, Distribution, & Product Dating Links to an external site. Quick Guide for Understanding FD-107 Download Quick Guide for Understanding FD-107 SFAs Acting as a Collective Unit in the Control & Use of USDA Foods UPDATED Download SFAs Acting as a Collective Unit in the Control & Use of USDA Foods UPDATED Quick Guide for Understanding FDP 01-21 Download Quick Guide for Understanding FDP 01-21	USDA Foods Overview USDA Foods - What's Right for You? Menu Forecasting for USDA Foods Video + Slides USDA Foods Live Monthly Updates PrimeroEdge Basics of PrimeroEdge Training Videos Recipient Agency Applications Video + Slides Download Slides + Scribe Download Scribe + Q&A SY25 Catalog Training Videos

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PrimeroEdge

PrimeroEdge Login Page Links to an external site.

PrimeroEdge User Access Request Form Links to an external site.

Tools

USDA Forecasting Tool Links to an external site. & Instructions for Forecasting Tool Download Instructions for Forecasting Tool | Updated 01/29/2024

Funding for USDA Foods—How it Works (USBE) Download Funding for USDA Foods—How it Works (USBE) | Updated 02/08/2024
Make PAL Your Pal - Basics of Planned Assistance Level (USBE) Download Make PAL Your Pal - Basics of Planned Assistance Level (USBE) | Updated 01/26/2024
Quality Standards of USDA Foods (USDA) Links to an external site.
PrimeroEdge Notifications Guide (USBE) Download PrimeroEdge Notifications Guide (USBE) | Updated 11/20/2023
What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) Download What Can I Do with Unused Food? (USBE) | Updated 01/26/2024
Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) Download Food Rescue in Utah (USBE) | Updated 01/26/2024
How to Fill Out a Recipient Agency Application for SY26 (USBE) Download How to Fill Out a Recipient Agency Application for SY26 (USBE)

Policy

USDA Foods Overview
USDA Foods - What's Right for You?
Menu Forecasting for USDA Foods Video + Slides
USDA Foods Live Monthly Updates

PrimeroEdge

Basics of PrimeroEdge Training Videos
Recipient Agency Applications Video + Slides Download Slides + Scribe Download Scribe + Q&A
SY25 Catalog Training Videos

Catalog

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Processing Collaboration Worksheet Links to an external site. (for RAs to collaborate when requesting pounds on the Processing Catalog)	DoD How to Request USDA Foods in the DoD PrimeroEdge Catalog (USBE) Download How to Request USDA Foods in the DoD PrimeroEdge Catalog (USBE) RAs with Approved or Pending DoD FFAVORS Accounts Download RAs with Approved or Pending DoD FFAVORS Accounts (USBE) Download (USBE) Direct Shipment How to Request USDA Foods in the State Agency Direct Shipment Catalog Download How to Request USDA Foods in the State Agency Direct Shipment Catalog (USBE) Download (USBE) How to Request USDA Foods in the USDA Direct Shipment Catalog Download How to Request USDA Foods in the USDA Direct Shipment Catalog (USBE) Download (USBE) RAs with Approved State Agency Direct Shipment Sites (USDA -> State Warehouse -> RA) Download RAs with Approved State Agency Direct Shipment Sites (USDA -> State Warehouse -> RA) (USBE) Download (USBE) RAs with Sites Approved for USDA Direct Shipment (USDA -> RA) Download RAs with Sites Approved for USDA Direct Shipment (USDA -> RA) (USBE) Download (USBE) Processing How to Request USDA Foods in the Processing Catalog Download How to Request USDA Foods in the Processing Catalog (USBE) Download (USBE) RAs Approved for Processing Download RAs Approved for Processing (USBE) Download (USBE)	DoD DoD Catalog Step by Step (6 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides Direct Shipment Direct Shipment Catalog Step by Step (15 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides Processing Processing Catalog Step by Step (10 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides Annual Training Series SY26 Live USDA Foods Catalog Video + Slides Download Slides

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Processing Collaboration Worksheet Links to an external site. (for RAs to collaborate when requesting pounds on the Processing Catalog)

DoD

Direct Shipment

Processing

DoD

DoD Catalog Step by Step (6 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides

Direct Shipment

Direct Shipment Catalog Step by Step (15 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides

Processing

Processing Catalog Step by Step (10 Minute) Video + Slides Download Slides

Annual Training Series

SY26 Live USDA Foods Catalog Video + Slides Download Slides

DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable

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DoD Funds Request Form Links to an external site.	DoD Produce Availability Download DoD Produce Availability DoD Fresh Fact Sheet 2023 Download DoD Fresh Fact Sheet 2023 \| (USDA) Links to an external site. FFAVORS User Profile Feature (USDA) Download FFAVORS User Profile Feature (USDA) FFAVORS Website Ordering Manual (DoD Updated 01/05/2025) Download FFAVORS Website Ordering Manual (DoD Updated 01/05/2025) FFAVORS Order Quick Sheet (DoD) Download FFAVORS Order Quick Sheet (DoD) Policy DoD New Site Additions (FDP 04-19) Download DoD New Site Additions (FDP 04-19) Management of USDA DoD Funds REVISED (FDP 07-22) Download Management of USDA DoD Funds REVISED (FDP 07-22)	DoD Fresh Fruit & Veg Program Training

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DoD Funds Request Form Links to an external site.

Policy

DoD Fresh Fruit & Veg Program Training

Direct Shipment

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	RA Assigned Delivery Weeks Download RA Assigned Delivery Weeks (USBE) Download (USBE) USDA Foods Delivery Schedule SY25 Download USDA Foods Delivery Schedule SY25 (USBE) Download (USBE) RA Direct Shipment Contact List Download RA Direct Shipment Contact List (USBE) Download (USBE) How to Add a Delivery Site in PrimeroEdge Download How to Add a Delivery Site in PrimeroEdge (USBE) Download (USBE) USF Contract Change Download USF Contract Change (USBE) Download (USBE) Recipient Agencies (RA's) with Available Storage Capacity Links to an external site.(USBE) Download (USBE) USDA Foods in Schools Product Information Sheets (USDA) Links to an external site. How to Review Delivery Orders in PrimeroEdge Download How to Review Delivery Orders in PrimeroEdge (USBE) Download (USBE) How to Split a Delivery Order in PrimeroEdge (USBE) Download How to Split a Delivery Order in PrimeroEdge (USBE) Policy USDA Foods - Direct Shipment Participation (FDP 06-23) Download USDA Foods - Direct Shipment Participation (FDP 06-23) Delivery Site Additions (FDP 01-19) Download Delivery Site Additions (FDP 01-19) USDA Food Delivery Receiving Procedures (FDP 04-23) Download USDA Food Delivery Receiving Procedures (FDP 04-23) State Warehouse Direct Delivery Order Minimum and Non-Acceptance of Processed USDA Foods (FDP 01-23) Download State Warehouse Direct Delivery Order Minimum and Non-Acceptance of Processed USDA Foods (FDP 01-23) Management of USDA Food Inventories at State Warehouse (FDP 02-23 Revised) Download Management of USDA Food Inventories at State Warehouse (FDP 02-23 Revised)

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Policy

Processing

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Attestation Statement for Procuring Processed Foods Links to an external site.	List of Approved Processors Download List of Approved Processors (USBE) Download (USBE) Steps for Processing Contracts (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps for Processing Contracts (Onboarding Packet) Policy Inventory Draw Down in USDA Foods Processing (FD-40) Links to an external site. Quick Guide to Understanding FD-40 Download Quick Guide to Understanding FD-40 Minimum Requirement on Survey for USDA Processing Pounds UPDATED (FDP 04-21) Download Minimum Requirement on Survey for USDA Processing Pounds UPDATED (FDP 04-21) Management of USDA Processing Pounds (FDP 03-23) Download Management of USDA Processing Pounds (FDP 03-23) Processing Pound Transfers and Surplus (FDP 01-24) Download Processing Pound Transfers and Surplus (FDP 01-24)	Basics of Processing USDA Foods Procuring Contracts to Process USDA Foods Video Info for Processing Companies, Brokers & Distributors Resources, Policy, and Training Page

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Attestation Statement for Procuring Processed Foods Links to an external site.

Policy

Basics of Processing USDA Foods

Procuring Contracts to Process USDA Foods Video

Info for Processing Companies, Brokers & Distributors

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Surplus

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Surplus at Schools/Districts (Request surplus from other schools)

Annual Value of USDA Foods Received

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	"How-to" Pull Reports for Annual Value of USDA Foods Received Download "How-to" Pull Reports for Annual Value of USDA Foods Received (USBE) Download (USBE) Value of USDA Foods SY 2021-2022 Download Value of USDA Foods SY 2021-2022 (USBE) Download (USBE) Value of USDA Foods SY 2022-2023 Download Value of USDA Foods SY 2022-2023 (USBE) Download (USBE)

Procurement Strategies and Requirements

Procurement Rules & Strategies

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Procurement Procedure Evaluation Checklist Download Procurement Procedure Evaluation Checklist Sample Procurement Plan Template Download Sample Procurement Plan Template Product Specification Worksheet Download Product Specification Worksheet Small Purchase Form Download Small Purchase Form	Procurement Rules Flowchart Download Procurement Rules Flowchart (USBE) Download (USBE) Using State Contracts Download Using State Contracts (USBE) Download (USBE) Values-Based Procurement Download Values-Based Procurement (USBE) Download (USBE) Procurement in the 21st Century Guide (ICN) Download Procurement in the 21st Century Guide (ICN) Using AMS Market News to Verify Product Availability Download Using AMS Market News to Verify Product Availability (USBE) Download (USBE) Local Procurement Geographic Preference in Specifications Links to an external site.(USDA) Download (USDA) Procuring Local Foods (USDA) Links to an external site. Seasonal and Storage Crops Download Seasonal and Storage Crops (USBE) Download (USBE) Local food for School Grant (Beef Project) Vendor Assignments Download Vendor Assignments (USBE) Download (USBE) Sponsor Allocations Download Sponsor Allocations (USBE) Download (USBE)	Procurement Overview Training Module Procurement Live Training Video + Slides Geographic Preference Webinar Links to an external site. + Slides Download Slides

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Local Procurement

Local food for School Grant (Beef Project)

Procurement Overview Training Module
Procurement Live Training Video + Slides
Geographic Preference Webinar Links to an external site. + Slides Download Slides

Equipment Purchasing

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Food Service Equipment Request Form Links to an external site.	Steps for Equipment Purchasing Download Steps for Equipment Purchasing (USBE) Download (USBE) Approved Equipment Under $25,000 Download Approved Equipment Under $25,000 (USBE) Download (USBE)

Buy American Provision

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Buy American Policy Template Download Buy American Policy Template Buy American Exceptions Tracking Template Download Buy American Exceptions Tracking Template Buy American Documentation Tracking Tool Download Buy American Documentation Tracking Tool Buy American Receiving Checklist Download Buy American Receiving Checklist	Buy American—3 Simple Steps Download Buy American—3 Simple Steps (USBE) Download (USBE) Buy American Provisions Related to the Final Rule Titled, Child Nutrition Programs: Meal Patterns Consistent With the 2020-2025 Dietary Guidelines for Americans (SP23-2024) Links to an external site. Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the NSLP (USDA SP38-2017 Download Compliance with and Enforcement of the Buy American Provision in the NSLP (USDA SP38-2017) Buy American Fact Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site.	Buy American Provision Training Module

Vendors, Food Service Management Companies (FSMC)

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FSMC Documentation Checklist Download FSMC Documentation Checklist	5 Steps to Start Working with a FSMC (USBE) Download 5 Steps to Start Working with a FSMC (USBE) Best Practices for Contracting with a FSMC (USDA) Download Best Practices for Contracting with a FSMC (USDA) Divisions of Responsibilities in Program Operations (USBE) Download Divisions of Responsibilities in Program Operations (USBE) Division of Responsibilities in Procurement Process (USBE) Download Division of Responsibilities in Procurement Process (USBE)	FSMC Overview Training Module FSMC Contract Procurement Video + Slides FSMC Contract Management Video + Slides

Procurement Reviews

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Farm to Fork

The Utah Farm to Fork Task Force supports farm to fork activities across the state. Check out their website for resources, including a list of farmers who sell to schools.

- - - Utah Farm to Fork Website Links to an external site.

Financial Management

Reimbursement Rates

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	Reimbursement Rates Links to an external site.

Maintenance of the Nonprofit School Food Service Account

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Financial Management Department Plan Download Financial Management Department Plan Utah Net Cash Calculation Tool Download Utah Net Cash Calculation Tool

Revenue from Nonprogram Foods

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Nonprogram Revenue Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Download Nonprogram Revenue Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Nonprogram Revenue Tool—USDA Download Nonprogram Revenue Tool—USDA Menu Food Costing Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Download Menu Food Costing Tool—Adapted from Wisconsin Adult Meal Pricing Worksheet Download Adult Meal Pricing Worksheet	Nonprogram Foods Revenue Policy (Policy Memo SP 20-2016) Download Nonprogram Foods Revenue Policy (Policy Memo SP 20-2016) Nonprogram Foods Overviews (USBE) Download Nonprogram Foods Overviews (USBE) Adult Meal Pricing Information—Non-pricing programs Download Adult Meal Pricing Information—Non-pricing programs (USBE) Download (USBE) Adult Meal Pricing Information—Pricing programs Download Adult Meal Pricing Information—Pricing programs (USBE) Download (USBE) Adult Meals in the School Meals Program Download Adult Meals in the School Meals Program (USBE) Download (USBE)

Indirect Costs

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Indirect Cost Calculator Tool Download Indirect Cost Calculator Tool	Indirect Cost Guidance Links to an external site.

Paid Lunch Equity

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	Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Overview Download Paid Lunch Equity (PLE) Overview (USBE) Download (USBE)

Options to Provide Meals at No Charge

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CEP CEP Estimator Tool for SY 23-24 Download CEP Estimator Tool for SY 23-24 \| Updated 03/08/2024 Worksheet: Calculating the Identified Student Percentage Download Worksheet: Calculating the Identified Student Percentage \| Updated 03/08/2024 CEP Enrollment List Template Download CEP Enrollment List Template \| 03/11/2024 Sample Press Release for CEP Download Sample Press Release for CEP Sample Beginning of Cycle Letter to Parents for CEP Download Sample Beginning of Cycle Letter to Parents for CEP CEP Validation Qualtrics Survey Links to an external site. Provision 2 Sample Press Release for Provision 2 Download Sample Press Release for Provision 2 Sample Beginning of Cycle Letter to Parents for Provision 2 Download Sample Beginning of Cycle Letter to Parents for Provision 2 Declaration of Household Income Form SY25_English Download Declaration of Household Income Form SY25_English Declaration of Household Income Form SY25_Spanish Download Declaration of Household Income Form SY25_Spanish Universal Free Breakfast	CEP Steps to Start CEP_(Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Start CEP_(Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 03/08/2024 CEP Fact Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site. \| Updated 03/01/2024 CEP Website (USDA) Links to an external site. CEP Guidance Manual (USDA) Links to an external site. \| Updated 04/03/2024 CEP Q&A (SP09-2024) Links to an external site. \| Updated 03/01/2024 CEP Resources from No Kid Hungry Links to an external site. CEP Resources from FRAC Links to an external site. (Includes a Grouping Tool & Financial Calculator) CEP Calculator from No Kid Hungry Links to an external site. Submitting a CEP Validation Qualtrics Survey Step-by-Step Guide Download Submitting a CEP Validation Qualtrics Survey Step-by-Step Guide (Updated 03/27/2025) Provision 2 Steps to Start Provision 2_(Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Start Provision 2_(Onboarding Packet) Provision 2 Guidance Manual (USDA) Links to an external site. Provision 2 Fact Sheet (FRAC) Links to an external site. Universal Free Breakfast	CEP and Provision 2 Video + Slides CEP Updates and Q&A for SY26 Video + Slides Download Slides

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CEP

Provision 2

Universal Free Breakfast

CEP

Steps to Start CEP_(Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Start CEP_(Onboarding Packet) | Updated 03/08/2024
CEP Fact Sheet (USDA) Links to an external site. | Updated 03/01/2024
CEP Website (USDA) Links to an external site.
CEP Guidance Manual (USDA) Links to an external site. | Updated 04/03/2024
CEP Q&A (SP09-2024) Links to an external site. | Updated 03/01/2024
CEP Resources from No Kid Hungry Links to an external site.
CEP Resources from FRAC Links to an external site. (Includes a Grouping Tool & Financial Calculator)
CEP Calculator from No Kid Hungry Links to an external site.
Submitting a CEP Validation Qualtrics Survey Step-by-Step Guide Download Submitting a CEP Validation Qualtrics Survey Step-by-Step Guide (Updated 03/27/2025)

Provision 2

Universal Free Breakfast

CEP and Provision 2 Video + Slides
CEP Updates and Q&A for SY26 Video + Slides Download Slides

Requirements Involving LEA & Community

Local Wellness Policy

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Local Wellness Policy Checklist Download Local Wellness Policy Checklist Local Wellness Policy Evaluation Tool (to meet CNP requirements) Download Local Wellness Policy Evaluation Tool (to meet CNP requirements) Model Wellness Policy for Utah Links to an external site. Local Wellness Policy Evaluation Tool (To compare to model) Links to an external site.	Wellness Policy Final Rule Summary (USDA) Download Wellness Policy Final Rule Summary (USDA) Steps for Local Wellness Policy in NSLP (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps for Local Wellness Policy in NSLP (Onboarding Packet) Local Wellness Policy Resources (USBE) Download Local Wellness Policy Resources (USBE) Farm to School in Local Wellness Policy (UT Farm to Fork) Download Farm to School in Local Wellness Policy (UT Farm to Fork) Sustaining and Strengthening Local Wellness Initiatives—University of Mississippi Download Sustaining and Strengthening Local Wellness Initiatives—University of Mississippi	Local Wellness Policy Training Video + Slides Download Slides Wellness Policy Quiz (for New Sponsors) Download Wellness Policy Quiz (for New Sponsors)

Unpaid Meal Charge Policy

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Alternate Meal Considerations Worksheet Download Alternate Meal Considerations Worksheet Delinquent Bad Debt Policy Worksheet Download Delinquent Bad Debt Policy Worksheet Local Meal Charge Policy Considerations Worksheet Download Local Meal Charge Policy Considerations Worksheet Local Meal Charge Policy Communication Worksheet Download Local Meal Charge Policy Communication Worksheet	Unpaid Meal Policy Fact Sheet (USDA) Download Unpaid Meal Policy Fact Sheet (USDA) Unpaid Meal Charges: Guidance and Q&As (USDA) Links to an external site. Preventing Lunch Shaming (USDA) Download Preventing Lunch Shaming (USDA) Overcoming the Unpaid Meal Challenge (USDA) Links to an external site.	Unpaid Meal Charge Policy Quiz (for new sponsors) Download Unpaid Meal Charge Policy Quiz (for new sponsors)

Smart Snacks & Food Fundraisers

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CTE Only—Exempted Fundraiser Application Download CTE Only—Exempted Fundraiser Application Exempt Food Fundraiser Form Template (Non-CTE) Download Exempt Food Fundraiser Form Template (Non-CTE) Smart Snacks Calculator (Alliance for a Healthier Generation) Links to an external site.	A Guide to Smart Snacks in School (USDA) Links to an external site. Smart Snacks in School (USDA)) Links to an external site. Quick Reference Guide for Smart Snacks & Fundraisers (USBE) Download Quick Reference Guide for Smart Snacks & Fundraisers (USBE) Smart Snacks Definitions and Q&A (USBE) Download Smart Snacks Definitions and Q&A (USBE)	Smart Snacks Standards Training Video + Slides Download Slides

Emergency Planning

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For emergencies outside of Emergency Meal Pattern Waivers, contact your specialist Emergency Meal Pattern Waiver Request Links to an external site. (Not Supply Chain Related) Emergency Planning Department Plan Download Emergency Planning Department Plan	Emergency Guidance for SFAs (USBE) Download Emergency Guidance for SFAs (USBE)

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For emergencies outside of Emergency Meal Pattern Waivers, contact your specialist

Emergency Meal Pattern Waiver Request Links to an external site. (Not Supply Chain Related)
Emergency Planning Department Plan Download Emergency Planning Department Plan

Emergency Guidance for SFAs (USBE) Download Emergency Guidance for SFAs (USBE)

Monitoring and Training Requirements for the School Food Authority

Site Monitoring

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NSLP Site Monitoring Form Download NSLP Site Monitoring Form Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form Download Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form SSO Site Monitoring Form Download SSO Site Monitoring Form \| Updated 3/5/2024 RCCI Site Monitoring Form Download RCCI Site Monitoring Form

Civil Rights Requirements & Training

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Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Template Download Civil Rights Complaint Procedure Template Civil Rights Complaint Form Download Civil Rights Complaint Form And Justice for All Poster Order Form Links to an external site. Civil Rights Department Plan Download Civil Rights Department Plan	Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in the School Meals Programs: Guidance and Q&As Download Meaningful Access for Persons with Limited English Proficiency (LEP) in the School Meals Programs: Guidance and Q&As “I Speak” Document Links to an external site. Nondiscrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs - English and Spanish Download Nondiscrimination Statement for Child Nutrition Programs - English and Spanish	Civil Rights Training Civil Rights Training for Teachers Download Civil Rights Training for Teachers

Professional Standards

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USDA Professional Standards Tracking Tool Links to an external site. Professional Standards Hiring Flexibility Waiver Request Links to an external site. Job Description for School Nutrition Directors Links to an external site. Competencies for School Nutrition Managers Links to an external site. Competencies for School Nutrition Assistants Links to an external site.	Professional Standards Webpage (USDA) Links to an external site. Guide to Professional Standards in School Nutrition Programs (USDA) Links to an external site. Professional Standards Summary (USDA) Links to an external site. Professional Standards Training Topic Codes (USDA) Links to an external site. Professional Standards Final Rule Hiring Flexibilities (USBE) Download Professional Standards Final Rule Hiring Flexibilities (USBE)	Hiring and Training Quiz (for New Sponsors) Download Hiring and Training Quiz (for New Sponsors) Staffing Plan Assignment (for New Sponsors) Download Staffing Plan Assignment (for New Sponsors)

Child Nutrition Programs in Addition to NSLP

Afterschool Snack Program

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Afterschool Snack Production Record Sample Download Afterschool Snack Production Record Sample Afterschool Snack Sample Count Sheet Download Afterschool Snack Sample Count Sheet Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form Download Afterschool Snack Program Site Monitoring Form	Steps to Begin the Afterschool Snack Program Download Steps to Begin the Afterschool Snack Program ASP Meal Pattern and Menu Ideas (USBE) Download ASP Meal Pattern and Menu Ideas (USBE) ASP Site Monitoring Form Download ASP Site Monitoring Form USDA Afterschool Snack Fact Sheet Regarding Athletics (USBE) Download USDA Afterschool Snack Fact Sheet Regarding Athletics (USBE)

Seamless Summer Option (SSO)

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Site Eligibility for SSO Census Averaging Spreadsheet Download Census Averaging Spreadsheet Outreach SSO Media Release Templates by Site Type Download SSO Media Release Templates by Site Type \| Updated 3/15/2024 For a Conditional Non-congregate template, contact the State agency Marketing for SSO Links to an external site. \| Updated 5/17/2024 Marketing Flyer for Congregate SSO Meals Download Marketing Flyer for Congregate SSO Meals \| Updated 5/17/2024 Marketing Flyer for Non-Congregate SSO Meals Download Marketing Flyer for Non-Congregate SSO Meals \| Updated 5/17/2024 Summer Service Templates SSO Site Monitoring Form Download SSO Site Monitoring Form \| Updated 5/9/2024 Integrity Plan Template Download Integrity Plan Template Congregate Service Meal Counting Form Download Congregate Service Meal Counting Form \| Updated 5/21/2024 Non-Congregate Service Meal Counting Form Download Non-Congregate Service Meal Counting Form \| Updated 6/5/2024	Where to Start Steps to Begin Seamless Summer Option (Onboarding Packet) Download Steps to Begin Seamless Summer Option (Onboarding Packet) \| Updated 3/20/2024 Short and Long Weeks (3 to 7 day weeks) Meal Pattern Calculations Links to an external site. Site Eligibility for SSO (Updated 03/2024) Area Eligibility from October Survey 2023-2024 Download Area Eligibility from October Survey 2023-2024 Census Averaging "How To" (USBE) Download Census Averaging "How To" (USBE) No Kid Hungry Summer Meals Eligibility Map Links to an external site. USDA Area Eligibility Map Links to an external site. Non-Congregate Summer Service (Updated 03/2024) Non-Congregate Summer Service Website Links to an external site. Definition of Parent/Guardian for Pick-up Meal Service Operations (SSO 01-2024) Download Definition of Parent/Guardian for Pick-up Meal Service Operations (SSO 01-2024) SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #1 Download SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #1 \| 3/29/2024 SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #2 Download SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #2 \| 3/29/2024 SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #3 Download SSO Non-Congregate Q&A #3 \| USDA Rural Designation Map Links to an external site. Non-Congregate Site Info Sheet Instructions Download Non-Congregate Site Info Sheet Instructions \| Updated 4/4/2024 Rural Summer Meal Coverage Tool Links to an external site. (No Kid Hungry)	Seamless Summer Option Training Video + Slides Download Slides SY25 & SY26 Seamless Summer Option Application Updates Video + Slides Download Slides Site Eligibility for SSO Area Eligibility through Census Data Area Eligibility through Census Averaging Non-Congregate Summer Service How to Determine if a Site is Rural Applying in CNPweb How to Fill Out SSO Site Sheets in CNPweb \| Updated 3/15/2024 SSO Non-Congregate Claiming Instructions Non-Congregate Claiming Video Instructions Download Instructions SLIDES Download SLIDES

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Site Eligibility for SSO

Census Averaging Spreadsheet Download Census Averaging Spreadsheet

Outreach

SSO Media Release Templates by Site Type Download SSO Media Release Templates by Site Type | Updated 3/15/2024

- - For a Conditional Non-congregate template, contact the State agency

Marketing for SSO Links to an external site. | Updated 5/17/2024
Marketing Flyer for Congregate SSO Meals Download Marketing Flyer for Congregate SSO Meals | Updated 5/17/2024
Marketing Flyer for Non-Congregate SSO Meals Download Marketing Flyer for Non-Congregate SSO Meals | Updated 5/17/2024

Summer Service Templates

SSO Site Monitoring Form Download SSO Site Monitoring Form | Updated 5/9/2024
Integrity Plan Template Download Integrity Plan Template
Congregate Service Meal Counting Form Download Congregate Service Meal Counting Form | Updated 5/21/2024
Non-Congregate Service Meal Counting Form Download Non-Congregate Service Meal Counting Form | Updated 6/5/2024

Where to Start

Site Eligibility for SSO (Updated 03/2024)

Non-Congregate Summer Service (Updated 03/2024)

Seamless Summer Option Training Video + Slides Download Slides
SY25 & SY26 Seamless Summer Option Application Updates Video + Slides Download Slides

Site Eligibility for SSO

Non-Congregate Summer Service

How to Determine if a Site is Rural

Applying in CNPweb

How to Fill Out SSO Site Sheets in CNPweb | Updated 3/15/2024

SSO Non-Congregate Claiming Instructions

Utah SUN Bucks (Summer EBT)

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	Outreach Flyers Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools Download Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools Download Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools (Navajo) Download Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools (Navajo) Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools (Navajo) Download Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools (Navajo) Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools (Spanish) Download Utah SUN Bucks for National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Schools (Spanish) Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools (Spanish) Download Utah SUN Bucks for CEP and Provision 1, 2, 3 Schools (Spanish) Infographics How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic Download How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic (Spanish) Download How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic (Spanish) How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic (Navajo) Download How Do I Get SUN Bucks Infographic (Navajo)	Summer EBT Webinar (2025) Video + Slides Download Slides SUN Bucks Open Office Hour Video + FAQ Download FAQ

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Infographics

Summer EBT Webinar (2025) Video + Slides Download Slides
SUN Bucks Open Office Hour Video + FAQ Download FAQ

Fresh Fruit & Vegetable Program (FFVP)

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	FFVP Fact Sheet (USBE) Download FFVP Fact Sheet (USBE) FFVP Fact Sheet (USDA) Download FFVP Fact Sheet (USDA) FFVP Resource Center (USDA) Links to an external site. FFVP Website (USDA) Links to an external site.	FFVP Training SY25 FFVP Orientation - video and slides Download slides

Child Nutrition Programs Separate from NSLP

Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)

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	SFSP Fact Sheet (USDA) Download SFSP Fact Sheet (USDA)

At-Risk Afterschool

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	CACFP At-Risk Fact Sheet (USDA) Download CACFP At-Risk Fact Sheet (USDA)

Special Milk Program

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		Special Milk Training