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Outreach & Promotion-SFSP

Outreach & Promotion-SFSP

The U.S. Department of Agriculture (USDA) Website provides a library of brochures and handouts designed to help more children obtain the nutritious benefits of summer meals. A convenient link to the site is provided under Related Links.

The materials located below are intended for Summer Food Service Program Sponsors. Download and use them to inform parents and other community members about Summer Food Service Programs. USDA materials include Outreach Materials, SFSP Handbooks, Tips for Success, and a Media Toolkit for sponsors. Promotional tools include site flyers, doorhangers, children's activity items and more.

If you are interested in becoming a Summer Food Service Program Sponsor, please complete the Survey of Interest and fax to Minnesota Department of Education, Food and Nutrition Service at 651-582-8501.

Note: By clicking on the links on this page you will leave the MDE site. Please read the copyright notice at the bottom of the page for our disclaimer regarding these sites.

"Federal Funding Opportunities"  93Kb (3/9/06)
     The Federal Funding Opportunities provide an excellent opportunity for Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) sponsors and advocates to obtain additional funding in support of the program.
"Grant Opportunities" - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)  45Kb (3/22/06)  70Kb (3/22/06)
     The Grant Opportunities provide an excellent opportunity for SFSP sponsors and advocates to obtain additional funding in support of the program. Please note the deadlines for each grant
2008 Declaration of Intent for Renewing Sponsors  99Kb (1/15/08)  64Kb (1/15/08)
     Form completed annually by Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)sponsors to declare their interest in being a sponsor for the upcoming year.
2008 Interest Survey - New Participants  61Kb (1/15/08)  61Kb (1/15/08)
     Form completed by school food authority or non-profit organization interested in more information about the Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
2008 Minnesota Simplified Summer Food Program Fact Sheet  196Kb (2/7/08)  261Kb (2/7/08)
     Key facts about participation, funding, eligibility and more for the Simplified Summer Food Service Program (SFSP).
Business Card Template - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)  19Kb (1/26/06)
     A business card template for administrators.
Fox Bookmarks - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP)  2Mb (8/5/05)
    
Media - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Brochure  26Kb (1/26/06)
    
Partnerships - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Brochure  30Kb (1/26/06)
    
Power Panther Coloring Page  65Kb (1/26/06)
     Activity sheet to remind parents to promote child/parent activities.
Power Panther Door Hanger  100Kb (1/26/06)
     Door hanger to remind community members of SFSP programs
Power Panther Hidden Items Activity Sheet  88Kb (1/26/06)
     Activity sheet to remind children of what are healthy foods.
Power Panther Secret Code Activity Sheet  61Kb (1/26/06)
     Activity sheet for children with information about maintaining healthy weight.
Power Panther Site Flyer  242Kb (1/16/08)  564Kb (1/16/08)
     The site flyer template is available in 3 sizes (page 1 is 8.5” x 11”, page 2 is 8.5” x 14”, and page 3 is 11” x 17”). Select the page for the desired size and set the printer and paper accordingly.
SFSP Summer Sun Site Flyer  56Kb (1/26/06)
     A flyer for administrators to advertise day, date and location of a Summer Food Service Program.
Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) Guide - Brochure  83Kb (1/26/06)
    
Tips for Success - Summer Food Service Program (SFSP) - Brochure  29Kb (1/26/06)