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By Kelly Chanay, director of KSDE child nutrition and wellness
With the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will be delayed in November. Schools can continue to support families during this time.
With the federal government shutdown, SNAP benefits will be delayed in November. Schools can do several things to support families during this time.
KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness (CNW) is excited to be part of the School Nutrition Association of Kansas (SNA-KS) Conference with a farm tour, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 3, in Maize. Child nutrition representatives are encouraged to attend to learn about Farm to Plate initiatives in Kansas.
KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness (CNW) is excited to be part of the School Nutrition Association of Kansas (SNA-KS) Conference with a farm tour, 11 a.m. – 5 p.m., on Friday, Oct. 3 in Maize. Child nutrition representatives are encouraged to attend to learn about Farm to Plate initiatives in Kansas.
KSDE Child Nutrition & Wellness (CNW) will be hosting a School Nutrition Program (SNP) Director’s Forum, 1-5 p.m. on Friday, Oct. 3.
A two-day training opportunity for new school nutrition program directors (authorized representatives and/or food service directors) will be Oct. 7-8, in Manhattan.
The KSDE Child Nutrition and Wellness (CNW) team will host a virtual verification training from 1-4 p.m., on Sept. 4.
School nutrition program (SNP) sponsors are required to annually verify households are eligible to receive free and reduced-price school meals. The training will cover the purpose and focus of verification and review the steps required to complete verification within all established deadlines.
Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program (FFVP) grantees must use any remaining 2024-25 funds by the end of September.
Claims for the 2024-25 expenditures must be submitted by Nov. 20.
The Kansas State Department of Education does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, national origin, sex, disability, or age in its programs and activities. (more information...)
To accommodate people with disabilities, on request, auxiliary aides and services will be provided and reasonable modifications to policies and programs will be made. To request accommodations or for more information please contact the Office of General Counsel at gc@ksde.gov or by 785-296-3201.