No Kid Hungry’s Center for Best Practices – Nutrition Program Resources for Libraries No Kid Hungry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nokidhungry.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869476273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=n6Ma5t7kcZtLvkhMJCMx%2BR3315exkO6N3xf49boEmfU%3D&reserved=0>’s Center for Best Practices<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kzQkLOGuzJytz1QAbm28N0HbDr9Y7kIT6XYD%2FJECet4%3D&reserved=0> has created a space just for libraries! This webpage houses information for libraries on both the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP or Summer Meals) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program (CACFP At-Risk or Afterschool Meals). Learn more about each program and how libraries can share their strengths to increase access to healthy food in their communities. Planning and implementation resources are also available, along with training opportunities. Check out the webpage today: https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2Fprograms%2Fsummer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=pLmaPPCXIthYne7cfCUebbR6pTtWI4D9YQg7VXs%2FLnY%3D&reserved=0> Have feedback on the webpage or want to share a resource from your state? Contact bestpractices@strength.org<mailto:bestpractices@strength.org>. Gather at the Virtual Table: Community Conversations on Food and Librarianship Thursday, May 12, Noon – 3:30 pm ET All are welcome to join this free, interactive national event on how food and librarianship can (and do!) come together. Enjoy a keynote address by Sarah Anderson with Oldways<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foldwayspt.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6yUA%2B8BoNsf8qulNzj2pSRL6jbCrXd25bJ6n7uDMkhU%3D&reserved=0>, a food and nutrition nonprofit helping people live healthier, happier lives. Oldways helps people rediscover and embrace the healthy, sustainable joys of the “old ways” of shared cultural traditions. After the keynote, attendees will move into breakout rooms in which you'll have the opportunity to converse with your colleagues about topics of interest at your library, from culinary literacy and food programming, to family engagement, to addressing food insecurity and food waste. Learn more and complete the interest form here: http://bit.ly/foodinlibraries<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Ffoodinlibraries&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BJGyBYApB9NjvVxLGX0ucmiAzkywgkdZUAAiy7wjje0%3D&reserved=0> Or jump directly to the registration form: https://uncg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduugrDwjHNAzKrUoKHKL4iUviTxM1RlZ<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcg.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJYkduugrDwjHNAzKrUoKHKL4iUviTxM1RlZ&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=EMiVZdmL8ETFs%2BD0ar2kdu2JlmtKf%2Fj9Pl9EHktqjQE%3D&reserved=0> As of now, the USDA child nutrition waivers (that have facilitated connecting kids and meals for the past 2 years) are still set to expire on June 30. Following is an explainer and ideas, also from No Kid Hungry and the library representatives’ group. There is currently legislation introduced in both the US Senate and House to extend the child nutrition waivers. No Kid Hungry is recommending that sites, sponsors, and others involved in SFSP plan as if the waivers will be eliminated. Regulatory Update (courtesy of No Kid Hungry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2Fprograms%2Fsummer-meals&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=fDaRF6IDC0yh0UTii2ng%2Fx5Gw%2FxRnjlgZmm20LePoIk%3D&reserved=0>) Congress did not extend the USDA’s authority to issue nationwide child nutrition waivers past the 2021-22 school year. Without this Congressional authority, the USDA’s ability to offer flexibility is limited. As of now, aside from on-site monitoring waivers, all nationwide waivers related to SFSP expire on June 30, 2022. The USDA does not have authority to extend or issue nationwide waivers beyond June 30. Relevant waivers set to expire on June 30 include: · Increased community eligibility (without the waivers, only sites located in areas where at least 50% of children are eligible for free/reduced price school meals are eligible to be SFSP/CACFP sites) · Take-home meals and delivered meals (i.e. not eaten on site) · Parents or guardians permitted to pick up meals without children present. · Multiple days’ worth of meals permitted to be picked up at once. As of now, CACFP At-risk Afterschool Meals<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.fns.usda.gov%2Fcacfp%2Fafterschool-programs&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=Jl%2FD4w58vrL12Dfaokc59V8lg2VmT17C0uKpXaD63xE%3D&reserved=0> sites will also need to return to operating without waivers beginning July 1, 2022. At this time, No Kid Hungry encourages libraries and other SFSP and CACFP sites and sponsors to plan as if waivers will not be available for this summer or next school year. Strategies for Action (compiled by No Kid Hungry) Libraries offer a unique benefit to the community and to the SFSP/CACFP programs. Strategies can be taken to leverage these strengths to increase access to meals for kids and teens in the community. Collaboration · Create a team or task force to strategize and plan for summer food access in your community. Seek expertise from local schools, elected officials, and other youth-serving organizations. · Contact your local school to see how you might collaborate. Some schools have full or part-time social workers that could be a great resource. · Work with your local youth-serving organizations to coordinate efforts. There will be additional barriers and challenges this year, but libraries can act and partner to overcome them. Congregate Feeding · The congregate feeding requirement means that many families may struggle with transportation to meal sites. Consider partnering with local transportation agencies (if available) to provide free bus passes to students. No public transportation? Work with your local school or bus agency to see if they’d be willing to set up a summer bus route to the library. · Offer library services on mobile meal routes offered by other summer food programs. · Offering activities is a great way to draw and engage kids and teens at meal sites, and libraries offer expertise and unique strengths in programming. Area Eligibility · Many sites this year will not be eligible to participate as an open summer meal site due to area eligibility. See if your site qualifies<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2FAveraged-Eligibility-Map&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=I8ltoE%2Bwce0EGdQGUd1ZCHMGKsBtBWNcEst5vGMrRkk%3D&reserved=0>. · If you are not eligible for SFSP, libraries can still offer meals and groceries to community members. Consider opening a Little Free Pantry<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletsmovelibraries.org%2Flibrary-pantries-feed-communities%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=P4MNZ2KPJdi3toK%2BKbzeDgrIkUp1ci45EA7jxHUJoHk%3D&reserved=0> or partnering with a regional food bank. The dollar goes farther at a food bank than at a grocery store. · There might be an open site close to your library. Consider promoting the meal site to patrons visiting the library. Staffing and Funding Resources · Consider volunteers or AmeriCorps VISTA<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericorps.gov%2Fserve%2Ffit-finder%2Famericorps-vista&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=UjEfodimXUNrtNOk3xsqyE%2BGYFjyQotSYuWQSFiARBE%3D&reserved=0> members for future years · Work with the faith-based community. If your region has a pastoral association and/or churches active in your community, they may be willing to help fund programs and to provide volunteers. · Seek out grant opportunities, local funding, and partnerships. · Consider whether you can fund meals/snacks yourself through library budget and donations (example from Kansas<https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FO2Nio9R4QRw&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kfcLr%2FU1LN9%2Bpy6KX4t7DlLO70HUZONQnqoK6R3wG2A%3D&reserved=0>) Cathy Lancaster Youth Services Coordinator Library of Michigan 702 W. Kalamazoo St. Lansing, MI 48915 My Pronouns: She/Her/Hers - See www.mypronouns.org<http://www.mypronouns.org/> to learn more. 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