The OSNA Industry Committee is announcing special ad rates and a new mailing program in light of the current coronavirus crisis. Visit our Annual Directory page for more info!
Last week there was a video out there made by Food Corp and Sweetgreen that showed school meals in a negative light. The video has since been removed from the interwebs.
Join Oregon Department of Education and Partners for a Hunger-Free Oregon for two Summer Meals introductory webinars to discuss the purpose of the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP), what communities and organizations are eligible, how to apply to be a SFSP sponsor, and what funding opportunities are available. Register for the Thursday, March 8 or Thursday, April 5 webinars at: https://attendee.gototraining.com/rt/3891629436485849858
Forgot to grab a new OSNA Annual Directory at the Industry Seminar last Friday? You don’t have to wait until the March State Conference to get one:
Visit our Resources page to download the digital version today! Available in two parts, the OSNA Directory offers users an interactive experience with hotlinks to school suppliers and nutrition directors throughout.
It’s time to apply for the 2018 School Wellness Award! For the 11th year in a row, the School Wellness Award will be given to three Oregon schools. Supported by the Oregon Department of Education (ODE), the Nutrition Council of Oregon, and the Oregon Dairy and Nutrition Council, the awards recognize schools’ efforts in putting their local wellness policies into action and making the connection between nutrition, physical activity and academic achievement.
Visit the National Farm to School Network for free resources!
Now and then, OSNA receives deadline-sensitive news items and announcements after the regular publication of our monthly e-newsletter. September is one of these months!
Please enjoy “An Extra Helping” of the OSNA School Meal Scoop eNews, which is jam-packed with information about grants, awards and other resources that can benefit your school foodservice programs!
Here is the latest edition of the School Wellness Newsletter Fall 2017. There are great resources for revising and updating school wellness policies. Please share the newsletter with your networks and feel free to use articles in your own communications to support students, staff and schools.
The Food Research & Action Center (FRAC) and the American Federation of Teachers (AFT) have published a new free guide, “Breakfast Blueprint: Breakfast After the Bell Programs Support Learning.”
The “Breakfast Blueprint” is a guide focused on breakfast after the bell programs–such as breakfast in the classroom, “grab and go” breakfast and second chance breakfast–because they are increasingly popular, are well-researched and have successfully helped schools and districts improve students’ access to nutritious foods. These innovative models shift breakfast service from before the school bell to after, making morning meals available to more students. Combined with providing breakfast at no cost to all students regardless of income, breakfast after the bell eliminates stigma and increases convenience for students.
Download your free Breakfast Blueprint (.pdf) today!