Increasing Meal Participation

Kelly Schlein Richmond County School Nutrition Director

Drivers of Participation

Participation

Breakfast Lunch

Supper

Promotions or LTO

Afterschool Snacks

CEPProvision 2

Summer Feeding

Program

Menu Trends &

A la Carte

Where do you have room to grow your Program?

• Examine Participation Reports: Breakfast, Lunch, Snack, A la Carte

• Develop Menu Committee- consisting of managers and menu planners

• Establish Nutrition Advisory Committee- consists of students from various grades

• Student surveys before a new cycle menu is developed

• Social Media Presence-Instagram, Facebook, Up-to date Website

Directors:• Conduct a financial analysis of your operations.

• Share results & provide training to staff

• Meet with managers to discuss: -concerns and current participation levels and-future plans to generate higher participation rates.

• Design goals & initial action steps

• Monitor outcomes of established goals.

Conduct a Lunchroom self assessment district or school card.

Strategically set up your serving lines to look more appealing. Sprucing up the serving lines.

Decorative fruit baskets at each cashier register

Place white milk in front of front of cooler instead of flavored milk

Self serving in middle & high school

Evaluate participation before and after each change is implemented

Promotions, Promotions, Promotions

• Morning Announcements

• Feature Special Menu Items • Serving Line Decorated

• Giveaway Prizes

• Posters, Balloons & Signage Galore

Halloween Celebration

Morning Announcement

Screamin’ Shrimp n’ Grits

Hocus Pocus Ravioli w/ Breadstick

PBJ Witch

Mysterious Mixed Vegetables

Spooky Salad w/ Wicked Dressing

Monsterous Melon

Frightening Fruit

Promotions Calendar for 2015-2016

AugustWelcome Back Taste Testing’s

SeptemberNational Whole Grains Month: Share the Goodness World School Milk Day

OctoberNational School Lunch Week: School Lunch Snapshot National Farm to School Month: Rooting for CarrotsHalloween

NovemberThanksgiving DecemberSeason’s Greetings (Christmas) CelebrationHoliday Meal

January Welcome Back, Winter Wonderland February American Heart Month Valentine’s Day Optional: National Snack Food Month (Smart Snacks)

March National School Breakfast Week: Wake Up to School

Breakfast St. Patrick’s Day National Nutrition Month: Savor the Flavor for Eating

Right April Easter/Spring Celebration May School Nutrition Week/ School Lunch Hero Day*Additional schoolwide promotions may be planned throughout the year in addition to the ones listed.

Kid Friendly Meals

“Lunchbox Buddies”

Flavor Stations: Middle & High SchoolsCajun, Garlic & Herb, Lemon Pepper, Black Pepper, Curry, Seasonings & Condiments

Pizza for Principals

2 Weeks notice

Thursday & Fridays Only

Submit class roster when placing order

Reimbursable Meal-charge $2.75 per student regardless of eligibility.

Grants up for Grabs!

• Salad Bars

• Vitamix Blenders

• Cambro Breakfast Kiosks

• Tons of assistance with resources: Breakfast in the Classroom, Grab & Go Breakfast & Lunch, etc.

Enhance Quality Across the Board

• Review correct prep, cooking, holding and serving procedures with all staff

• Display a picture of the expected presentation of end product a Mgr Mtg

• Use a variety of shapes & colors of trays, service utensils, & packaging.

• Investigate deli bar, potato bar, macaroni & cheese bar options.

Summer Feeding Program Plan early, find volunteers, site locations, etc.

Offer more than a one week cycle menu

Provide “hot meals” a few times a week with variety of pre-packaged sandwichesEx: hamburger, hotdog, Italian Combi Sub, etc.

Student surveys for meal preferences

Feed Summer School Students in addition to camps, VBS, recreation centers, libraries,

Market, market, market….

Any Questions?

Kelly Schlein schleke@boe.Richmond.k12.ga.us

Richmond County SNP Director (706) 826 - 1122