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Wednesday 4/29/26 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST 11:00am – 12:00pm PST Past Webinar Watch the Webinar

Before the Bell Rings: Your End-of-Year Nutrition Checklist

The school year isn’t over yet, but now is the time for school nutrition programs to prepare for a smooth and successful closeout. Join this free webinar to get ahead on end-of-year financial and administrative tasks, including inventory, USDA Foods, contracts, compliance, and documentation, while also planning ahead for the next school year and Summer Meals. This session will give you the tools and best practices to stay organized, reduce stress, and set your program up for success.

Wednesday 3/25/26 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST 11:00am – 12:00pm PST Past Webinar Watch the Webinar

Summer Meals Made Simple: Understanding the Seamless Summer Option

When school is out, many students lose access to the meals they rely on. The Seamless Summer Option (SSO) allows schools to continue serving meals during the summer using the same operational structure as the National School Lunch Program and School Breakfast Program. In this webinar, we will explain how SSO works, how it compares to other summer meal programs, and what schools need to know to operate a compliant program, including eligibility, site requirements, meal service expectations, and key compliance considerations.

Tuesday 2/24/26 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST 11:00am – 12:00pm PST Past Webinar Watch the Webinar

Maximizing USDA Foods: Strategies to Stretch Commodity Dollars

This webinar helps school nutrition professionals maximize the USDA Foods (Commodities) Program to create appealing menus and make every dollar count. Attendees will learn how the program works, plan and stretch their PAL entitlement, choose the best delivery options, and align commodity foods with meals students actually want to eat.

Wednesday 1/28/26 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST
1:00pm – 2:00pm CST
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Wellness Policies Made Easy: Committees, Compliance & Impact

If you’re on a School Wellness Committee—or thinking about starting one—this training will give you the tools you need to create, run, and improve a Local School Wellness Policy. You’ll get a clear look at federal requirements, tips for building and engaging your committee, and ideas for assessing and boosting wellness initiatives through the Triennial Assessment. This session will leave you with practical steps to support student health and make a real difference in your school community.

Tuesday 11/18/25 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST 11:00am – 12:00pm PST Past Webinar Watch the Webinar

Money Matters: Mastering NSLP Financial Management

Managing school nutrition funds goes beyond balancing the books. It requires a clear understanding of compliance, accountability, and long-term sustainability. This NSLP Financial Management webinar provides a practical overview of key fiscal requirements, including nonprofit school food service accounts, Paid Lunch Equity, adult meal pricing, allowable costs, and net cash resource management.

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Wednesday 10/29/25 2:00pm – 3:00pm EST 1:00pm – 2:00pm CST 11:00am – 12:00pm PST Past Webinar Watch the Webinar

Procurement 101 a Workshop for School Food Authorities

Is your school getting ready for procurement? This webinar will guide School Food Authorities (SFAs) step by step through the process of choosing a meal vendor. You’ll learn how to follow USDA and state rules, understand the difference between Food Service Management Company (FSMC) and vended meal contracts, and build a strong Request for Proposal (RFP) that gets results.