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Institute of Child Nutrition The mission of the Institute of Child Nutrition is to provide information and services that promote the continuous improvement of child nutrition programs.

National School Lunch Week Is Almost Here!School lunch has nourished students for generations. Since the National School...
10/08/2026

National School Lunch Week Is Almost Here!

School lunch has nourished students for generations. Since the National School Lunch Act established the National School Lunch Program in 1946, school meals have continued to play an important role in helping children learn, grow, and thrive.

This National School Lunch Week, join ICN in celebrating the school nutrition professionals and school meal programs that make school lunch possible every day. Throughout the week next week, we’ll highlight resources, recipes, and more to support and celebrate the people behind school meals.

📣 The October issue of Mealtime Memo is here!Accurate recordkeeping is key to meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Prog...
10/07/2026

📣 The October issue of Mealtime Memo is here!

Accurate recordkeeping is key to meeting the Child and Adult Care Food Program (CACFP) requirements, getting reimbursed, and keeping your program on track.

This month's issue provides helpful information on the CACFP recordkeeping requirements, including:
📋 Understanding the records your program needs to maintain
✅ Keeping clear and accurate documentation
💰 Supporting accurate reimbursement
📚 Staying in compliance with CACFP requirements
🔎 Using recordkeeping practices to support program success

Keeping organized, accurate records can help your program stay compliant, streamline reimbursement, and ensure you’re meeting the CACFP requirements.

Download here: https://conta.cc/4yarWV5

🥩 Bringing Local Beef to School Meals!Join USDA’s Food Safety Branch and Community Food Systems Division for a special e...
10/05/2026

🥩 Bringing Local Beef to School Meals!

Join USDA’s Food Safety Branch and Community Food Systems Division for a special encore presentation of a webinar supporting the Harvest to Hallway initiative and strengthening local procurement in schools.

Hear from experts from USDA’s Food Safety and Inspection Service and Maconaquah Community Schools in Indiana as they share practical strategies for incorporating local beef into school meal programs.
Participants will learn about:
🥩 Procuring local beef for school meals
🔍 Navigating food safety and inspection requirements
🤝 Building partnerships with local producers and processors
🎓 Exploring innovative student-led meat processing programs
📋 Understanding regulations, purchasing options, and implementation strategies

Whether you're just getting started with local procurement or looking to expand your farm-to-school efforts, this webinar will provide actionable ideas and resources to help you serve local beef safely and successfully.
📅 October 7, 2026
⏰ 12:00 PM ET

Register now: https://conta.cc/4h6qC0b

09/30/2026

🫧 Food Safety Education Month: Handwashing Matters! 🫧

Clean hands are one of the simplest—and most important—ways to help prevent the spread of germs and keep food safe. Take a moment to refresh your handwashing skills with this quick ICN video! 👏🧼

🎥 Watch: ICN Handwashing Short
👉 Learn. Wash. Keep food safe!

🫧 Quick kitchen check!How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?A. 5 secondsB. 10 secondsC. 20 secondsD. 3...
09/30/2026

🫧 Quick kitchen check!
How long should you wash your hands with soap and water?

A. 5 seconds
B. 10 seconds
C. 20 seconds
D. 30 seconds

👉 What’s your answer? Drop it in the comments!

🌟 We’re wrapping up Food Safety Awareness Month with one of the most important food safety practices of all! 🌟Throughout...
09/28/2026

🌟 We’re wrapping up Food Safety Awareness Month with one of the most important food safety practices of all! 🌟

Throughout September, we’ve highlighted practical food safety practices that help protect the children and communities we serve. Now, we’re closing out the month with a simple practice that makes a big difference.

🫧 Week 5 Focus: Handwashing 🫧

Proper handwashing is one of the most effective ways to help prevent the spread of germs and foodborne illness. Knowing when, where, and how to wash your hands is an essential part of food safety.

📌 Hang ICN’s posters by sinks:
• How to Properly Wash Your Hands: https://conta.cc/4h08PWZ
• When to Wash Your Hands: https://conta.cc/3SUV9os

09/24/2026

🚨 Be Prepared for Food Safety Emergencies! 🚨

Disasters can disrupt food service operations and create new food safety risks. The Food Safety Emergency Response Pocket Guide – Disaster Edition provides practical guidance for preparing, responding, and returning to normal operations.

📘 Keep this resource handy before an emergency happens: https://conta.cc/4gONbq7

🚨 Quick kitchen check!If your kitchen loses power or water, what’s the best first step?A. Keep serving as usualB. Follow...
09/23/2026

🚨 Quick kitchen check!
If your kitchen loses power or water, what’s the best first step?

A. Keep serving as usual
B. Follow your emergency plan
C. Wait to see if the problem fixes itself
D. Send everyone home

👉 What would your kitchen do? Drop your answer in the comments!

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