- Walter C. Hagen, American Professional Golfer -

Photo Credit to Mary Zorn

This annual conference addresses the following federal nutrition programs:

• National School Lunch Program (NSLP) and School Breakfast Program (SBP)
• USDA Foods – Includes the Emergency Food Assistance Program and the Commodity Supplemental Food Program.
• Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP)
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and Seamless Summer Option (SSO)

For more information, including registration and accommodations, click here.

Carolyn Miller will be joining other CACFP specialists in Orlando to get all the newest updates from USDA and will be networking with CEs like you to find the best ways to administer the program efficiently.

Sarai Ferreira will be in the office to answer your questions and assist you with application updates.

Please click here to complete the Texas Department of Agriculture survey. The results will assist in planning CACFP Week 2025.

This award from USDA and TDA recognizes sponsors within the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) and the National School Lunch Program Seamless Summer Option (SSO) that go above and beyond program requirements to serve high-quality meals to children during the summer months. This year, 140 sponsors qualified for either a gold, silver, or bronze Turnip the Beet award. The full list of awardees can be found here.

Additionally, FNS is announcing a new Turnip the Beet awards process for summer 2024. All Summer Meal Programs sponsors in good standing, including SFSP sponsors and National School Lunch Program SSO sponsors, may be eligible for a Turnip the Beet Award. Sponsors may self-nominate or be nominated by another party. The deadline for nominations is September 27, 2024. The nomination must include a completed Nomination Form and a detailed one-month menu. FNS evaluates and scores the nominations and notifies the winners in writing.

Need More information?

• Turnip the Beet webpage

• List of Award Winners – Turnip the Beet 2023

• Nomination Form for 2024

Our services are 100% free and we'd love to meet you!

Click here to book your visit.

Broccoli provides excellent sources of vitamins A, C, K and potassium!

Michelle, also known as the Brown-Eyed Baker says, "This easy broccoli salad recipe is creamy, tangy, sweet, and delicious. My grandma has been making this for holidays and family get-togethers for as long as I can remember, and I’ve loved it for just as long. Fresh broccoli, cubed cheese, chopped bacon, and onion are tossed in a sweet and tangy dressing. A perfect side dish for any occasion!"

Every year, almost 20,000 people come to the

Annual Texas Blueberry Festival in Nacogdoches, Texas.

My Food Program has a plethora of recipes,

as well as craft ideas that you can use every day!

Whether your looking for breakfast, lunch, supper, or just a snack,

you can find something nutritious AND creditable with just a few clicks.

Summer and summer feeding are just around the corner! Training must be completed prior to submitting your application.

cmiller@esc11.net

817-740-7681

Office Hours: 7:00 a.m. - 3:30 p.m.

Graduate of Tarleton State University

sferreira@esc11.net

817-740-7604

Office Hours: 8:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m.

Graduate of the University of Texas at Rio Grande Valley

The goals of the ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition Programs are to provide information, support, and assistance that promotes continuous improvements of Child Nutrition Programs wherever they may be — childcare centers, school districts, charter schools, adult daycares, or residential childcare institutions. Our services are intended to reflect the most current nutrition knowledge available and encourage a healthy lifestyle and readiness to learn by today’s children - tomorrow’s adults.

ESC Region 11 Child Nutrition Homepage

This product was funded by USDA/TDA.

This institution is an equal opportunity provider.

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