National School Lunch Program
FY 2017 Food Service Equipment Grant Awards
The list of applicants that were selected to receive the FY 2017 National School Lunch Program (NSLP) Equipment Assistance Grant for School Food Authorities (SFAs) can be found in the link below.
Farm to Cafeteria Conference Deadline April 9th
Join National Leaders and Local Food Advocates at the 9th National Farm to Cafeteria Conference this April
**Gold Kist Farms Product Recall Information**
Please be aware of a Class I recall which included distribution to school districts for school meals.
On 2/16/2018, Pilgrim’s Pride Corporation voluntary recalled approximately 101,310 pounds of fully cooked chicken products due to extraneous material (rubber).
16-17 NYS Farm to School Survey Results
Results are in from the 2016 - 2017 NYS Farm to School survey. Click here for more information on what types of local products schools are buying from NYS farms and how these foods are being integrated into school meals.
NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant for SFAs
Announcement of Funding Opportunity
RFP #: GC18-018 FY 2017 NSLP Equipment Assistance Grant for SFAs
Farm to School Program Request for Proposal
The Governor's Office recently announced a third round of funding available through the state's Farm to School Program. $1,000,000 in grants is available for projects that help serve school age children healthy, locally grown food. Grant proposals must request at least $25,000 and no more than $100,000 in funding over the term of the project.
2023-2024 School Year Income Verification Procedures
New Training Resources Available
New training tools have been posted. Please check the Child Nutrition Training Website for the most up-to-date training resources, such as Webinars, Tutorials, and CN Snip-Its.
2017-2018 Adult/Student Selling Prices
Adult Selling Prices
Breakfast
- Schools that receive regular reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $1.86 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
- Schools that receive severe need reimbursement for breakfast must charge a minimum of $2.20 plus tax for an adult breakfast meal
Lunch
- Schools that receive under 60% ($3.2899) for lunch must charge a minimum of $3.63 plus tax for an adult lunch
Child Nutrition Training Opportunities
The New York State Education Department offers both in-person and online training for school Food Service Directors/Managers and interested school business officials, supervisors, cook managers, and others involved with the operation of school nutrition programs. These training are provided at no charge and contribute toward Professional Standards annual training requirements.