2022 Summer Food

Mobile summer meals is a great way to increase food access, especially in rural areas. Caroline County Public Schools has taken it a step further and added a “farmers’ market” and other food access initiatives on their mobile van, “Sho Go.” Participants will learn how they set up a mobile operation, including vehicle procurement, retro-fitting, site mapping and menus.

Gain an understanding of the impact of the COVID-19 pandemic on the SFSP. Review the lessons we learned from collecting data and interviewing state agencies, sponsors, and families so you can apply them to your program. Discuss ideas on how to capitalize on current opportunities to improve families participation and access to healthy meals.

You’re already working the food program and are ready to expand to summer feeding. Hear about best practices to ensure proper internal controls for successful financial management and mitigate high risk program areas.

The past two years have presented both challenges and opportunities for the Summer Food Service Program. Hear from summer food operators on how they plan to leverage lessons learned and answer your questions.

How do you create awareness for SFSP? Let’s explore the benefits of super fun events, mascot programs, inviting email campaigns, sustainable social media and more. Learn how to plan memorable events and celebrations, engage community stakeholders, customize meal sponsor promotions and how to find grant support to pay for it all.

Cold meals can be high-quality, healthy and reach children in a variety of non-traditional settings. Learn how to work with key community partners to bring cold meals to the Summer Food Service Program. Presented by a 2017 Silver and 2018 Gold USDA Turnip the Beet award winner.