Partner Resources

September is National Fruits & Veggies Month. Our friends at Have A Plant – Produce for a Healthier Foundation have created a National Fruits and Veggies Month toolkit to celebrate all month long.

No Kid Hungry has created a resource on rural communities and food development. In this resource, you will learn about local food procurement strategies to create stronger bonds in their communities, purchase local seasonal foods, and create unique educational opportunities for children of all ages.

With the school year approaching, Sesame Street in Communities added new resources to its School Readiness topic page to help all kids and families get ready for school.

Whether it be picky eating, saying no, or meltdowns, Vroom has created tips to build life strategies for children during challenging moments.

August is National Breastfeeding Month. MyPlate has compiled free nutrition resources to celebrate National Breastfeeding Month.

Through USDA Food Nutrition Service guidance and collaboration, the Institute of Child Nutrition (ICN) has developed CACFP training materials. ICN’s trainings include meal pattern requirement training, a CACFP tip card, and a CACFP best practice training.

American Heart Association has created a useful infographic that details four ways to consume fat. These four tips are not only easy but a delicious way of consuming good fats.

Without the structure and resources that the school year offer, children are at greater risk for weight gain and unhealthy eating habits in the summer. National Summer Learning Association recognizes this issue and has compiled a useful worksheet with tips to keep kids active and healthy in the summer.

Our friends at the National Drinking Water Alliance have created the Water First Toolkit, which provides strategies to promote water intake. Some of the promotion strategies listed in this guide are more general and applicable to various locations, while other strategies are more appropriate for specific types of settings.