Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 | Page 51 In 2010 the Healthy, Hunger-Free Kids Act was the most sweeping change in the history of the NSLP. Championed by Michelle Obama and directed by the USDA, these new guidelines required an increase in fruits, vegetables and whole grains. The new guidelines also limited sodium, fat and caloric intake to age-appropriate levels. For the first time ever, vending machine snacks and a la carte menu items fall under regulation of the NSLP. The hope is that these new guidelines will allow school children to learn how to make healthy eating choices, and how to embrace nutrition as part of their life choices. These changes went into effect for the 2012-2013 school year. The National School Lunch Program today Today, the National School Lunch Program operates in over 101,000 public and non-profit private schools and residential care institutions. Regulated and administered at the federal level by the Food and Nutrition Service of the United States Department of Agriculture (USDA), it currently provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to children across the nation. In 2011, the NSLP fed more than 31 million children each day. Most students benefit from the NSLP because it subsidizes even fullprice meals in the majority of U.S. schools. In its 60- year history, the National School Lunch Program has expanded to include the School Breakfast Program, Snack Program, Child and Adult Care Food Program, and the Summer Food Service Program. At the state level, the National School Lunch Program is usually administered by state education agencies, which operate the program through agreements with school food authorities. Organizational Structure The Food and Nutrition Service, an agency of the USDA, administers the NSLP on the federal level. Within individual states, the NSLP is administered by a state agency, in most cases through offices in the State Department of Education. If state law prevents the state from administering the program, the appropriate FNS Regional Office (FNSRO) may administer it. At the local level, the school or school district administers the program. The state agent in charge of the NSLP works with the school district to make sure each lunchroom worker receives the necessary information and supplies to make the program successful. Additionally, the state agent receives direction stemming from the United States Secretary of Agriculture. The NSLP has a wide-reaching relationship with a variety of other organizations. Over the decades, lawmakers have continued to enhance the program based upon changing national views of nutrition. At the federal level, the NSLP has a significant impact on other federal agencies and programs. For example,
Page 52 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 Maryland School Nutrition Association the NSLP established a successful relationship with the United States Department of Defense (DoD), the DoD Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program allows schools to use USDA Foods (commodities) entitlement dollars to buy fresh produce. Also, the NSLP program works closely with other federal programs such as Temporary Assistance for Needy Families and the Supplemental Nutrition Assistance Program (formerly known as the Food Stamp Program). Even though the USDA administers the NSLP at the federal level, its greatest influence is at the state and local levels. As a result, school districts choosing to participate in the NSLP follow specific guidelines and receive federal subsidies for each meal they serve. Aside from its impact on public organizations, the NSLP also has a direct impact on corporate vendors and local businesses. The program is designed to help local farmers by purchasing fresh fruits and vegetables, which make their way to schoolchildren. Also, many food companies, eager to "earn a piece of the pie," are reformulating their foods to meet federal guidelines and sell their products to the government. The School Breakfast Program The School Breakfast Program (SBP), which was developed as part of the National School Lunch Program, began as a pilot program in 1966 and then became permanent in 1975. The "original legislation stipulated that first consideration for program implementation was to be given to schools located in poor areas or in areas where children had to travel a great distance to school.". Thus, it was developed directly to target children in poverty. In fact, in "1971, Congress directed that priority consideration for the program would include schools in which there was a special need to improve the nutrition and dietary practices of children of working mothers and children from low-income families." In 1970, before the program was permanent, the SBP served 0.5 million children. In the fiscal year 2011, over 12.1 million children participated every day, 10.1 of which received free or reduced breakfasts. The SBP works in essentially the same way as National School Lunch Program). As with the NSLP, participating schools receive cash subsidies from the U.S. Department of Agriculture for every meal that is served. They must meet Federal requirements and must offer free or reduced priced breakfasts to children who are eligible. The USDA provides schools with technical training and assistance to help food service staffs prepare and serve healthy meals; provide nutrition education to help children understand the link between diet and health.
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Page 64 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 Maryland School Nutrition Association Baltimore City SNA BALTIMORE CITY CHAPTER 13 CELEBRATES MR. HARVEY HILL 55TH WORK ANNIVERSARY Mr. Harvey Hill has been serving the students of Baltimore City Schools for 55 years and counting. He started his journey with City Schools on January 30, 1969 as a school bus driver. Mr. Hill transitioned to Food & Nutrition Services a year later. He was the first employee of a new pilot program where Food & Nutrtion Services satellited meals to different location. Mr. Hill has remained with Food & Nutrition Services as dedicated driver. A passionate advocate for the homeless, Mr. Hill dedicated himself to feeding and providing services to the less fortunate. During his celebration, the staff members for the Food & Nutrition Department made care packages for the homeless for Mr. Hill to pass out. Terrence Williams, BCSFSA President From Around the State Networking News
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 | Page 65 Continued from previous page. Carroll County SNA Hello from Carroll County!! We hope everyone had a great holiday season. We have started out the new year continuing with a consistent rise in the number of meals we are serving our students. For the holidays we gave each food service worker a t-shirt to wear to go along with their normal uniform top. We wanted to remind them how much they are appreciated and that they truly are superheroes with the jobs that they do every day. We are in the final planning stages for a fun night out with our 2nd annual paint night on February 23, 2024 (Pictures to come on the next issue!) and our annual month-long raffle, that has a winner every day, that helps fund our scholarships we give away yearly. Wishing everyone the best!! Sue Arrington, CCSFSA President Cecil County SNA Hello from Cecil County! We have some very exciting things coming to our kitchens in the next few weeks. We are looking forward to the 100th day of school, Valentine's Day and Dr. Seuss' birthday! Some of the schools in our county go all out for the kids! I have included some pictures from previous years that have been sent to me. We have also teamed up with our upper management and director to promote a Valentine’s door decorating contest. We are excited to see what our co-workers come with! The winner will receive a trophy and hot chocolate. We hope that all of you are surviving the cold winter days and all of the expired milk from school cancellations! Spring break is almost here!!!! TURN PAGE TO SEE PHOTOS Kasey Williams, Kitchen Manager, CCSNA
Page 66 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 Maryland School Nutrition Association Continued.... Continued... Cecil County SNA celebrates Dr. Seuss' birthday. (above, below and to the top right)
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 | Page 67 Garrett County SNA Hello from Garrett County! As I write this we are having a beautiful winter day but our long range forecast calls for some more winter weather. An unofficial snow total for the winter so far at my house is well over two feet of snow with some ice as well. We have already had four virtual school days, three days closed, and four other days affected by the weather either by delayed openings or early dismissals. We had a Christmas party at Hickory, our environmental education center, with over 30 members and guests attending. We had a ham dinner followed by a short business meeting and games and gifts for everyone. Planning for anything this time of year is based on the weather. We have one fundraiser tentatively planned. Two of us will be attending LAC and MdLAC. If you ever have the opportunity to attend either of these, take advantage of it. Right now the Maryland SNA LAC is by Zoom which makes it easier to participate and become more educated on the issues that affect our children. The days are already getting longer and before we know it, warm weather will be here. Enjoy each day! LuAnn Klink, GCSNA President Harford County SNA Harford County SNA is excited to announce our Annual Spring Basket Bingo. We have been very busy planning for this year’s event. Bingo will be on April 26th at Bel Air High School. Doors will open at 5:30; games will start at 6:30. We are looking forward to seeing everyone and having a great night of fundraising. The proceeds from this event will go directly towards our new student scholarships and our community outreach. Tickets will be available at the door. We have developed a new category for awards in Harford County. Our “Rookie of the Year” award will highlight a new team member who has been with us less than one year and personifies the passion and excitement it takes to nourish and educate our students. This person shows initiative, determination, and dedication. Happy spring! Jennifer Tribull, HCSNA President St. Mary's County SNA Hello everyone. In November we held a food drive. We collected around 400 items. The items were divided up and distributed to a north and south end food pantry location within our county. In December we held a toy drive. The toys we collected were donated to our local counties Toys For Tots foundation. Both fundraisers helped to lift the spirits of those in need in our community. January was "National Thank You Month''. The SMCSNA board wanted to give back to our countys' Loretta Tyler, SMCSNA, at food drive where they collected around 400 items. More photos on next 2 pages.
Page 68 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 Maryland School Nutrition Association SMCSNA President, Loretta Tyler, (above) participating in local food and toy drives. SMCSNA members being appreciated (right) during National Thank You Month.
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Page 70 | Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 Maryland School Nutrition Association school food service department. Each staff member of the food service department received a thank you note, hand signed by the board, and a little treat. Just a little gift to let all know that we appreciate each and everyone of them and understand all they do for the children and our community. We hope all are safe and well. Loretta Tyler, SMCSNA President Washington County SNA Our local chapter had had a wonderful but busy holiday season. The committee collected “Angel Tree” donations and were able to help five local families in need. Our chapter matched all donations, and we raised over $850. The committee spent the morning together having breakfast and went shopping for the families, it was a great experience and one we hope to continue. We also send out Grinch ornaments stuffed with gummies to all our members. We hosted our first annual cookie exchange and had a great turn out with lots of yummy treats. The chapter also sponsored the department Christmas party which was a fun Continued from Washington County... Continued... Ornaments sent out to all our members. Our first ever cookie exchange (above and below.)
Maryland School Nutrition Association Serving Spoon, Spring 2024 | Page 71 event that members and non-members enjoyed. We served a delicious sit-down dinner, raffled baskets, door prizes and had a DJ for entertainment. Looking ahead our members will be receiving a small treat for Valentine’s Day. We are also working on a few upcoming events, including bingo, 2nd annual egg hunt and the end of the year picnic to name a few. Kristine Daywalt, WCSNA President Some of our Executive Committee members shopping with our Angel Tree donations that we matched. We were able to help five families his holiday season.
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