2019 SummerPalooza! Planning Summits

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Here are some helpful links to have on hand during and after this year's SummerPalooza! events.

Agenda

• Greenville SummerPalooza! Agenda
• Greensboro SummerPalooza! Agenda
• Asheville SummerPalooza! Agenda

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Slides

• Intro to Summer Nutrition
• Greenville SummerPalooza! Slides
• Greensboro SummerPalooza! Slides
• Asheville SummerPalooza! Slides

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NC Department of Public Instruction: School Nutrition Services

• Interested in becoming a sponsor for summer 2020? Complete the SFSP Pre-Screen Tool, and a Summer Nutrition Consultant will contact you!
• NCDPI School Nutrition Services Website
• Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)
• Seamless Summer Option (SSO)

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Grant Opportunities

• Download the information sheet on No Kid Hungry NC's At-Risk Afterschool Meals Grant: Due Wednesday, November 20
• The Summer Meals grant will be available in March 2020. You can preview the information sheet here, although the grant portal is not yet open.
• See more grant opportunities

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Outreach Materials

• Downloads and Ordering Suggestions

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County Profiles

• Click here to view county profiles of summer meals participation from 2019, including state rankings.

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Activities and Enrichments

• Click here to see our NEW resource page with activities that can add extra fun to your summer site.

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Year-Round Meals for Kids

• See how USDA child nutrition programs can feed kids year-round.
• Program Comparison: At-Risk Afterschool Meals and Summer Food Service Program.

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Ray, the official NC Summer Nutrition Program Mascot

• Learn more about Ray and how to request an appearance.

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NC Child Hunger Hero Awards

• We want to show some love at our annual NC Child Hunger Leaders Conference to the everyday heroes who make healthy meals possible for kids. Click here to nominate your hero by Wednesday, November 20.

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Social Media

• Share what inspires you today on social media with the hashtag #SummerMeals4NCKids
• Follow Ray, the NC Summer Nutrition Program mascot: @Ray4NCKids
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
• Follow NCDPI School Meals: @ncschoolmeals
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram
• Follow No Kid Hungry NC: @NoKidHungryNC
  • Facebook
  • Twitter
  • Instagram

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Video Messages

• Greeting: Lynn Harvey, Director of School Nutrition, NCDPI
• Afterschool Meals: Courtney Jones, Director of Special Nutrition Programs, NCDHHS

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More Summer Resources

• See a collection of more summer meals resources on NoKidHungryNC.org.