Sessions marked in orange are part of our hybrid presentations, and can be attended in person or watched virtually, both live and on demand through April 30, 2027. We are continuing to confirm our Featured Speakers, so check back for updates!

Serving Summer Success: Strategies to Grow Summer Meals

Summer Meals programs are more than providing meals; they are opportunities to strengthen communities and increase access to nutritious food when school is out. Hear proven strategies for increasing participation, improving operations, building partnerships and creating engaging meal experiences. Leave with practical tools and ideas you can implement immediately in your own programs. ~ CEU Specialty 8

1. Develop strategies to increase Summer Meals participation.
2. Strengthen operations through planning and data use.
3. Build partnerships that expand community impact.

Presented by: Kayla Surls, SNS, Montgomery Public Schools

USDA CACFP Policy Update

Hear from USDA Food and Nutrition Administration staff as they present an overview of new and revised policy guidance for the Child and Adult Care Food Program and share a state-of-the-state update of the CACFP. The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including the Child and Adult Care Food Program, which is crucial to ensuring children have access to nutritious foods and where healthy eating becomes a habit.~ CEU Specialty 7

Presented by: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration

USDA SFSP Policy Update

Hear from USDA Food and Nutrition Administration staff as they present an overview of new and revised policy guidance for the Summer Food Service Program and share a state-of-the-state update of the SFSP.  The USDA Food and Nutrition Administration works to end hunger and obesity through the administration of 15 federal nutrition assistance programs including the Summer Food Service Program, which is crucial to ensuring year-round access to foods for children. ~ CEU Specialty 8

Presented by: USDA Food and Nutrition Administration