The Grove

Explore the rules and regulations of the school meal program using our helpful tools, including kits, reference guides, and worksheets.

Meal Access & Reimbursement

This area covers Certification & Benefit Issuance, Verification, and Meal Counting & Claiming.

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Meal Pattern & Nutritional Quality

This area covers Meal Components & Quantities, Offer Versus Serve, and Dietary Specifications & Nutrition Analysis.

Breakfast OVS Sign

Lunch OVS Sign

Competitive Food and Beverage Worksheet, CA Public Schools

POS OVS Reference Sheet


Resource Management

This area covers Maintenance of the Nonprofit School Food Service Account, Paid Lunch Equity, Revenue from Non-program Foods, and Indirect Costs.

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General Program Compliance

This area covers Civil Rights, SFA On-site Monitoring, the Local School Wellness Policy, Smart Snacks in School, Professional Standards, Water, Food Safety, Reporting & Record Keeping, and School Breakfast Program & Summer Food Service Program Outreach.

Taste Test Kit

Wellness Committee Flyer


Other Federal Programs

This area covers Afterschool Meal Supplements, the Seamless Summer Feeding Option, the Fresh Fruit and Vegetable Program, and the Special Milk Program.

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Partners Resources

Explore other valuable tools and insights from our trusted partners to support and enhance your school nutrition programs.

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Applying the Trauma-Informed Lens - Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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Creating Collaborative Nutrition Education - Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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What's on the Menu: Increasing Participation - Alliance for a Healthier Generation

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