ARIZONA DEPARTMENT OF EDUCATION School Nutrition Programs Newsletter Wednesday, January 23, 2019

What's on your Calendar?

Upcoming Trainings! 1/31 Tucson: USDA Foods 2019 myFOODS System Training 2/5 Webinar: Staying on Track 2/13 Phoenix: USDA Foods Processing Diversion Overview 2/14 Phoenix: USDA myFOODS Catalog Requisitions For SY20  2/19 Webinar: Overview of the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) for School Year 2019-2020  2/20 Tucson: USDA myFOODS Catalog Requisitions For SY20  2/21 Tucson: USDA Foods Processing Diversion Overview 2/26 Flagstaff: USDA myFOODS Catalog Requisitions For SY20  2/28 Webinar: Starting Your Afterschool Care Snack Program, Part 1 Click here to access the Monthly Checklist

Messages from USDA

USDA Team Nutrition Flexibilities in the #schoolbreakfast meal pattern allow schools to serve a meat or meat alternate at breakfast. Check out this recipe for Turkey Breakfast Sausage: https://whatscooking.fns.usda.gov/quantity/child-nutrition-cnp/turkey-breakfast-sausage-usda-recipe-schools NSLP/SBP Crediting Information:  One patty provides 1.5 oz equivalent meat/meat alternate.

A Note from School Nutrition Programs

NSLP Equipment Grant Applications are available now on GME through 11:59 PM on February 4, 2019 for the NSLP Equipment Grant – Round 5. The Request For Applications (RFA) is now available for review on the NSLP Equipment Grant webpage. For questions please contact Denise Hasty at (602) 542-7848 or denise.hasty@azed.gov . Verification Reminder! A little over a week left to submit your report! Submit Verification Summary Report if not yet done by February 1st, 2019 . Review the Phase 4 Tab on the Verification webpage for more information. ADE School Nutrition Blog Have you checked out the ADE School Nutrition Blog? January’s post is live and it’s Everything You Need to Know About the ADE Online Training Library!   New Program Year (PY) 2019 Training Brochure (February-May)! Check out the Training and Professional Standards webpage for the updated training brochure.   Check out the newly added training, Professional Development training and online training!

USDA Foods/DoD Fresh This applies to all LEAs participating in USDA Foods and/or Department of Defense Fresh Produce Program

myFOODS System Training Planning for School Year 2019-2020 (SY20) requires your attention in the coming weeks! Brown Box and Processing Catalogs come out next month for the USDA Foods Program SY20. Information collected from catalog requisitions assist in purchasing USDA Foods for SY20. If you do not participate in the catalog requisition process you are not guaranteed USDA Foods in SY20. To access the catalogs you will need access to myFOODS. You must attend training to receive access . Please plan accordingly.  Upcoming opportunities for USDA Food Programs: USDA Foods 2019 myFOODS System Training January 31, 2019 (Tucson) USDA myFOODS Catalog Requisitions for SY20 February 14, 2019 (Phoenix) February 20, 2019 (Tucson) February 26, 2019 (Flagstaff) March 13, 2019 (Phoenix) Register for any of the above trainings by clicking here!

Partner Announcements

2019 No Kid Hungry Breakfast After the Bell Grants!  The Association of Arizona Food Banks and No Kid Hungry are pleased to announce the 2019 No Kid Hungry Breakfast After the Bell Grants! Individual schools may apply for up to $5,000 to be used to purchase equipment, materials and initiatives to increase participation in the School Breakfast Program . Click here for more information . Please note: you will need to create an account in the No Kid Hungry Grants Portal . Applications are due February 22, 2019 . If you have any questions, please contact Monique Cordova, monique@azfoodbanks.org

Featured Resource!

Did you know that the Food Buying Guide has a mobile app? The Food Buying Guide Mobile App  provides quick access to food yield information to help you make quick purchasing decisions from your mobile device. Download it today.

As always, if you have any questions or need additional information or assistance, please feel free to contact your School Nutrition Program Specialist. We can also be reached at our group email: ADESchoolNutrition@azed.gov.   Click here to subscribe to these weekly School Nutrition Program Updates!