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<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">No Kid Hungry’s Center for Best Practices – Nutrition Program Resources for Libraries</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fwww.nokidhungry.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869476273%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=n6Ma5t7kcZtLvkhMJCMx%2BR3315exkO6N3xf49boEmfU%3D&reserved=0">No
Kid Hungry</a>’s <a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kzQkLOGuzJytz1QAbm28N0HbDr9Y7kIT6XYD%2FJECet4%3D&reserved=0">
Center for Best Practices</a> has created a space <span style="background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">
just for libraries</span>! This webpage houses information for libraries on both the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP or Summer Meals) and the Child and Adult Care Food Program At-Risk Afterschool Meal Program (CACFP At-Risk or Afterschool Meals). Learn more
about each program and how libraries can share their strengths to increase access to healthy food in their communities. Planning and implementation resources are also available, along with training opportunities.
<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Check out the webpage today:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2Fprograms%2Fsummer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=pLmaPPCXIthYne7cfCUebbR6pTtWI4D9YQg7VXs%2FLnY%3D&reserved=0">https://bestpractices.nokidhungry.org/programs/summer-and-afterschool-meals-libraries</a><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Have feedback on the webpage or want to share a resource from your state? Contact
<a href="mailto:bestpractices@strength.org">bestpractices@strength.org</a>. <o:p>
</o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Gather at the Virtual Table: Community Conversations on Food and Librarianship</span></b><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Thursday, May 12, Noon – 3:30 pm ET
</span><o:p></o:p></b></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">All are welcome to join this free, interactive national event on how food and librarianship can (and do!) come together.</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Enjoy a keynote address by Sarah Anderson with
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Foldwayspt.org%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=6yUA%2B8BoNsf8qulNzj2pSRL6jbCrXd25bJ6n7uDMkhU%3D&reserved=0">
Oldways</a>, a food and nutrition nonprofit helping people live healthier, happier lives. Oldways helps people rediscover and embrace the healthy, sustainable joys of the “old ways” of shared cultural traditions.
</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">After the keynote, attendees will move into breakout rooms in which you'll have the opportunity to converse with your colleagues about topics of interest at your library, from culinary literacy and food programming,
to family engagement, to addressing food insecurity and food waste. </span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Learn more and complete the interest form here:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=http%3A%2F%2Fbit.ly%2Ffoodinlibraries&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=%2BJGyBYApB9NjvVxLGX0ucmiAzkywgkdZUAAiy7wjje0%3D&reserved=0">http://bit.ly/foodinlibraries</a></span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Or jump directly to the registration form:</span><o:p></o:p></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Funcg.zoom.us%2Fmeeting%2Fregister%2FtJYkduugrDwjHNAzKrUoKHKL4iUviTxM1RlZ&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C1ef3bb8e86c04af1421308da1d6f428c%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854660932583911%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=EMiVZdmL8ETFs%2BD0ar2kdu2JlmtKf%2Fj9Pl9EHktqjQE%3D&reserved=0">https://uncg.zoom.us/meeting/register/tJYkduugrDwjHNAzKrUoKHKL4iUviTxM1RlZ</a>
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<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As of now, the USDA child nutrition waivers (that have facilitated connecting kids and meals for the past 2 years) are still set to expire on June 30. Following is an explainer and ideas, also from No Kid
Hungry and the library representatives’ group. There is currently legislation introduced in both the US Senate and House to extend the child nutrition waivers. No Kid Hungry is recommending that sites, sponsors, and others involved in SFSP plan as if the waivers
will be eliminated.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal"><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p> </o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Regulatory Update (courtesy of
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No Kid Hungry</a>)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Congress did not extend the USDA’s authority to issue nationwide child nutrition waivers past the 2021-22 school year. Without this Congressional authority, the USDA’s ability to offer
flexibility is limited. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As of now, aside from on-site monitoring waivers, all nationwide waivers related to SFSP expire on June 30, 2022. The USDA does not have authority to extend or issue nationwide waivers
beyond June 30. Relevant waivers set to expire on June 30 include:<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Increased community eligibility (without the waivers, only sites located in areas where at least 50% of children are eligible for free/reduced price school meals are eligible to be SFSP/CACFP sites)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Take-home meals and delivered meals (i.e. not eaten on site)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Parents or guardians permitted to pick up meals without children present.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Multiple days’ worth of meals permitted to be picked up at once.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">As of now,
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CACFP At-risk Afterschool Meals</a> sites will also need to return to operating without waivers beginning July 1, 2022.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt;background:yellow;mso-highlight:yellow">At this time, No Kid Hungry encourages libraries and other SFSP and CACFP sites and sponsors to plan as if waivers will not be available
for this summer or next school year.</span></i></b><b><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">
<o:p></o:p></span></i></b></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><b><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Strategies for Action (compiled by No Kid Hungry)</span></b><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Libraries offer a unique benefit to the community and to the SFSP/CACFP programs. Strategies can be taken to leverage these strengths to increase access to meals for kids and teens in the community.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Collaboration<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Create a team or task force to strategize and plan for summer food access in your community. Seek expertise from local schools, elected officials, and other youth-serving organizations. <b><o:p></o:p></b></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Contact your local school to see how you might collaborate. Some schools have full or part-time social workers that could be a great resource. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work with your local youth-serving organizations to coordinate efforts.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><i><span style="font-size:12.0pt">There will be additional barriers and challenges this year, but libraries can act and partner to overcome them.</span></i><span style="font-size:12.0pt"><o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Congregate Feeding <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">The congregate feeding requirement means that many families may struggle with transportation to meal sites. Consider partnering with local transportation agencies (if available) to provide free bus
passes to students. No public transportation? Work with your local school or bus agency to see if they’d be willing to set up a summer bus route to the library.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Offer library services on mobile meal routes offered by other summer food programs. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Offering activities is a great way to draw and engage kids and teens at meal sites, and libraries offer expertise and unique strengths in programming.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Area Eligibility<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Many sites this year will not be eligible to participate as an open summer meal site due to area eligibility.
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fbestpractices.nokidhungry.org%2FAveraged-Eligibility-Map&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=I8ltoE%2Bwce0EGdQGUd1ZCHMGKsBtBWNcEst5vGMrRkk%3D&reserved=0">
See if your site qualifies</a>. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">If you are not eligible for SFSP, libraries can still offer meals and groceries to community members. Consider opening a
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fletsmovelibraries.org%2Flibrary-pantries-feed-communities%2F&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=P4MNZ2KPJdi3toK%2BKbzeDgrIkUp1ci45EA7jxHUJoHk%3D&reserved=0">
Little Free Pantry</a> or partnering with a regional food bank. The dollar goes farther at a food bank than at a grocery store.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">There might be an open site close to your library. Consider promoting the meal site to patrons visiting the library. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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<p class="MsoNormal" style="margin-left:.5in"><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Staffing and Funding Resources<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Consider volunteers or
<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Famericorps.gov%2Fserve%2Ffit-finder%2Famericorps-vista&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=UjEfodimXUNrtNOk3xsqyE%2BGYFjyQotSYuWQSFiARBE%3D&reserved=0">
AmeriCorps VISTA</a> members for future years<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Work with the faith-based community. If your region has a pastoral association and/or churches active in your community, they may be willing to help fund programs and to provide volunteers.<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Seek out grant opportunities, local funding, and partnerships. <o:p></o:p></span></p>
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</span></span></span><![endif]><span style="font-size:12.0pt">Consider whether you can fund meals/snacks yourself through library budget and donations (<a href="https://gcc02.safelinks.protection.outlook.com/?url=https%3A%2F%2Fyoutu.be%2FO2Nio9R4QRw&data=04%7C01%7Clancasterc5%40michigan.gov%7C12659cc4062b46a9972a08da1d635abe%7Cd5fb7087377742ad966a892ef47225d1%7C0%7C0%7C637854610869632507%7CUnknown%7CTWFpbGZsb3d8eyJWIjoiMC4wLjAwMDAiLCJQIjoiV2luMzIiLCJBTiI6Ik1haWwiLCJXVCI6Mn0%3D%7C3000&sdata=kfcLr%2FU1LN9%2Bpy6KX4t7DlLO70HUZONQnqoK6R3wG2A%3D&reserved=0">example
from Kansas</a>)<o:p></o:p></span></p>
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