OUTREACH CHECKLIST
Use this checklist as a guide for your summer outreach!
SOCIAL MEDIA
Use these social media graphics and captions to raise awareness of summer meals in Nebraska or CUSTOMIZE for your locations!
English / *Spanish
There is no vacation for nutritious food. Free summer meals available for all kids ages 1-18. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 for a lunch spot near you. #NESummerMeals
*No hay vacaciones para los alimentos. Los niños y adolescentes de nuestra comunidad pueden recibir comidas gratuitas durante todo el verano. Mande un mensaje de texto usando FOOD o COMIDA al 304-304 para encontrar un sitio cerca de usted. #NESummerMeals
We provide free #NESummerMeals for children and teens 18 and under Monday through Friday from TIME FRAME at LOCATION. Stop by! This week, we’ll be serving some tasty meals including EXAMPLE OF MEAL. To learn more, visit fns.usda.gov/meals4kids.
*Proporcionamos #NESummerMeals gratuitas para niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos de lunes a viernes durante [HORARIO] en LUGAR. ¡Acompañanos! Esta semana, estaremos sirviendo algunas comidas sabrosas incluyendo EJEMPLO DE COMIDA. Para aprender más, visite fns.usda.gov/es/meals4kids.
To find a summer site near you that provides free meals for kids ages 1-18, text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 or visit fns.usda.gov/meals4kids. #NESummerMeals
*Para encontrar un sitio cerca de usted que proporciona comida gratuita para niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos, mande un mensaje de texto usando FOOD o COMIDA al 304-304 o visite fns.usda.gov/es/meals4kids. #NESummerMeals
Free summer meals for kids and teens are no hassle! No application, no sign-up… just stop by and enjoy. Text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304 to find a site near you.
*¡Las comidas de verano gratuitas para niños y adolescentes son muy accesibles! No hay que solicitarlas, no hay que inscribirse... sólo hay que llegar y disfrutar. Para encontrar un sitio cerca de usted, mande un mensaje de texto usando FOOD o COMIDA al 304-304.
Breakfast-specific Outreach
A healthy breakfast is important to start the day. To find a breakfast site for kids ages 1-18 near you, visit fns.usda.gov/meals4kids or text FOOD or COMIDA to 304-304.
*Un desayuno saludable es importante para empezar el día. Para encontrar un sitio que sirve desayuno para niños y adolescentes de 18 años o menos, visite fns.usda.gov/es/meals4kids o mande un mensaje de texto usando FOOD o COMIDA al 304-304.
SUMMER MEAL SITES
Summer meal sites are easy to find!
Text "FOOD" or "COMIDA" to 304-304
Template Press Release
Research your local newspaper, radio, or tv station to find a contact to send this release customized with your information. Reach out to Eric with Nebraska Appleseed at esavaiano@neappleseed.org for assistance finding press contacts.
Template Email / Newsletter
Nutrition Equity
When schools have equitable nutrition programs, kids are healthier and more ready to learn. Similarly, schools see better academic performance and outcomes. Download the Nebraska Equity Best Practices and report linked below to find ways you can improve nutrition equity in your school district!
CONTACT US
For more information, please contact the Nebraska Department of Education Nutrition Services at 402-471-2488, 800-731-2233, or nde.nsweb@nebraska.gov.
If you are interested in additional resources or want to learn more, please contact Eric Savaiano at esavaiano@neappleseed.org or 402-438-8853 ext. 126.